Orchel Krier (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Taft City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Taft councilmember, appointed to fill a vacancy in 2011 and elected in 2012.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Orchel Krier
5 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the final 2025-26 budget and the proposed 2026-27 budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteTaft City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City fees1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt an updated schedule of user and regulatory fees and apply a 3.16% inflation factor (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteTaft City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Zero-emission buses1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the city's 2026 Zero-Emission Bus Roll-Out Plan (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteTaft City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Downtown events1 sourced position
Voted yes to grant preliminary approval of a special event permit for a proposed downtown street circuit Super Moto racing event (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteTaft City Council minutes, August 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Economic development1 sourced position
Voted yes on an economic development services agreement with HDL Econ Solutions for up to $45,000 (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteTaft City Council minutes, February 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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