St. Helena City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Aaron
Barak
Council Member; term expires November 2028City of St. Helena staff directory
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Background
- About
- Aaron Barak is Chief Technology Officer for Solano County and a St. Helena City Council member elected in November 2024.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Aaron Barak
5 sourced01Measure S sales tax2 sourced positions
Moved to place Measure S, a half-cent sales tax, on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; the motion passed 4-0 (July 2026).
Council voteSt. Helena City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 7, 2026Link
Said the council's vote lets residents decide, since it was the last chance to place a measure before voters until 2028.
The Council’s vote gives our residents the opportunity to decide the City’s future”
Own statementCity of St. Helena press release · Jul 14, 2026Link
02Housing1 sourced position
Moved to approve the Spring Grove vesting tentative map for 41 townhomes on Spring Street and its water neutrality in-lieu fee; the motion passed 3-1 (Feb. 2026).
Council voteSt. Helena City Council minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes to commit $2.2 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Measure E Fund to the Fountain Street affordable housing development (passed 4-0, March 2026).
Council voteSt. Helena City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City manager1 sourced position
Moved to approve a $36,500 contract with Bob Murray & Associates for recruitment services for the City Manager vacancy; the motion passed 5-0 (July 2026).
Council voteSt. Helena City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026Link
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Aaron Barak: their words and their votes on the same issue
Measure S sales tax
In their words
Said the council's vote lets residents decide, since it was the last chance to place a measure before voters until 2028.
Jul 14, 2026 ·City of St. Helena press release · Jul 14, 2026
On the record
Moved to place Measure S, a half-cent sales tax, on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; the motion passed 4-0 (July 2026).
Jul 7, 2026 ·St. Helena City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 7, 2026
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