St. Helena City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Joshua
Parke

Joshua Parke is running for St. Helena City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council

  1. 01Scott DiazIncumbent
  2. 02Daniel Hale
  3. 03Joshua ParkeYou’re reading
  4. 04John Pedersen
  5. 05Kate SpadarottoIncumbent
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Background

About
Joshua Parke served on St. Helena's SHAPE (St. Helena Assets Planning Engagement) Committee. He provided the city with a detailed analysis of its water situation.
Occupation (from candidate statement)
Business Owner/Parent

On the record: Joshua Parke

4 sourced
01Measure S sales tax1 sourced position
  • as reported by the St. Helena Star; not a direct quote

    Opposes Measure S; said the council needs to sort out foundational expenses from aspirational ones before determining whether there is a structural deficit.

    Forum answerSt. Helena Star · Sep 30, 2026Link

02Water1 sourced position
  • as reported by the St. Helena Star; not a direct quote

    Said the council is ultimately responsible for the water problem and the city neglected its water system while focusing on sewer treatment.

    We’ve ignored our water system since it began”

    Forum answerSt. Helena Star · Sep 30, 2026Link

03Hotels1 sourced position
  • as reported by the St. Helena Star; not a direct quote

    Said the city should focus on fundamentals first, and that a few boutique hotels would be preferable to a massive one.

    Forum answerSt. Helena Star · Sep 30, 2026Link

04Zoning1 sourced position
  • Listed fixing the zoning code and map as a top priority in his May 2026 council application.

    Fix the zoning code and map to strategically feed the ecosystem and enrich the place to make it more desirable, not less.”

    Own statementJoshua Parke · May 18, 2026Link

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