Vacaville City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Gregory Ritchie II
Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)
Gregory Ritchie II, the incumbent, is running for Vacaville City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Chalk.
In-person early voting begins at the elections office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayGreg Ritchie has represented District 2 on the Vacaville City Council since 2021. He owns a mortgage brokerage he opened in downtown Vacaville in 2012.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilmember / Business Owner
- Campaign website
- gregritchie4vacaville.com
Where Gregory Ritchie II stands: positions on the record
Measure V2 sourced positions
as reported by The Vacaville Reporter
Supported Measure V at a Chamber of Commerce forum, pointing to the city's $12 million structural deficit.
“no chance to increase revenues to close the gap”
Forum answerVacaville Reporter · Sep 10, 2026
Voted yes on placing a one-cent sales tax measure on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 (draft, in July 28 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026
Water1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting water and sewer rate adjustments (passed 4-3, June 2025).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, June 24, 2025 · Jun 24, 2025
Ridgeline development1 sourced position
Voted yes on starting a General Plan amendment to allow a single-family home on a ridgeline in the proposed Vine Tree Estates project (passed 4-3, Sept. 2025).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, Sept. 23, 2025 · Sep 23, 2025
Homeless housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion to deny all options for a Homekey+ homeless housing project at 1050 Orange Drive (passed 4-3, April 2025).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, April 8, 2025 · Apr 8, 2025
Voted yes on applying for state Homekey+ funding for 52 veteran permanent supportive housing units at the Victory Gardens development (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
De Colores Park1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to bring back an item to rescind the funds for the Malaquias Montoya Community Center at De Colores Park (failed 3-4, Aug. 2026).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 (draft, in Sept. 8 agenda packet) · Aug 25, 2026
Housing policy1 sourced position
Voted yes on continuing the inclusionary housing study without moving into Phase 2 and asking staff to look into incentives (passed 4-3, Feb. 2025).
Council voteVacaville City Council minutes, Feb. 25, 2025 · Feb 25, 2025
Business climate1 sourced position
as reported by The Vacaville Reporter
Said the city should create an environment that draws businesses without rules that drive them away.
“Business is like water, it’s going to flow where it’s easiest to go”
Forum answerVacaville Reporter · Sep 10, 2026
Growth1 sourced position
Says he supports smart growth that pairs new housing with jobs.
“I believe in smart growth that pairs new housing with real jobs”
Own statementGreg Ritchie for Vacaville City Council
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Vacaville City Council, District 2 in 2022 (won).
Own statementSolano County Registrar of Voters · Nov 30, 2022
Also running for City Council District 2
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