Sutter CreekNot a ballot

Sutter Creek · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Sutter Creek voter guide

Cannabis dispensary

Aug 17, 2026

Introducing an ordinance allowing one retail cannabis dispensary as a conditional use

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, August 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on introducing an ordinance allowing one retail cannabis dispensary as a conditional use (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on introducing an ordinance allowing one retail cannabis dispensary as a conditional use (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on introducing an ordinance allowing one retail cannabis dispensary as a conditional use (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • NoJulia SierkVoted no on introducing an ordinance allowing one retail cannabis dispensary as a conditional use (passed 3-1, August 2026).

City of Sutter Creek · Aug 17, 2026Link

Aug 17, 2026

Approving permits for the Embarc cannabis store at 11 Ridge Road

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, August 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on approving permits for the Embarc cannabis store at 11 Ridge Road (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on approving permits for the Embarc cannabis store at 11 Ridge Road (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on approving permits for the Embarc cannabis store at 11 Ridge Road (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • NoJulia SierkVoted no on approving permits for the Embarc cannabis store at 11 Ridge Road (passed 3-1, August 2026).

City of Sutter Creek · Aug 17, 2026Link

Sep 21, 2026

Adopting cannabis Ordinances 383, 384 and 385

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, September 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on adopting cannabis Ordinances 383, 384 and 385 (passed 3-1, September 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on adopting cannabis Ordinances 383, 384 and 385 (passed 3-1, September 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on adopting cannabis Ordinances 383, 384 and 385 (passed 3-1, September 2026).
  • NoJulia SierkVoted no on adopting cannabis Ordinances 383, 384 and 385 (passed 3-1, September 2026).

City of Sutter Creek · Sep 21, 2026Link

City treasurer

Jun 15, 2026

Placing Measure R, making the city treasurer appointed, on the ballot

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on placing Measure R, making the city treasurer appointed, on the ballot (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on placing Measure R, making the city treasurer appointed, on the ballot (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on placing Measure R, making the city treasurer appointed, on the ballot (passed 4-0, June 2026).

City of Sutter Creek Resolution 25-26-32 (Measure R), via Amador County Elections · Jun 15, 2026Link

Growth and development

Jul 20, 2026

The Gold Rush Ranch transportation mitigation fee agreement

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, July 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on the Gold Rush Ranch transportation mitigation fee agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on the Gold Rush Ranch transportation mitigation fee agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesJulia SierkVoted yes on the Gold Rush Ranch transportation mitigation fee agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on the Gold Rush Ranch transportation mitigation fee agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).

City of Sutter Creek · Jul 20, 2026Link

Police services

Jan 20, 2026

Authorizing the city manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, January 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on authorizing the city manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on authorizing the city manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesJulia SierkVoted yes on authorizing the city manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on authorizing the city manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services (passed 5-0, January 2026).

City of Sutter Creek · Jan 20, 2026Link

Wastewater plant

Jul 20, 2026

Adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesClaire GunselmanVoted yes on adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesDan RiordanVoted yes on adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesJulia SierkVoted yes on adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesSusan FeistVoted yes on adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).

City of Sutter Creek · Jul 20, 2026Link

A “—” means the line records something other than a plain yes or no (a motion, an abstention, or two votes in one line); read the line itself. How this guide works