Watsonville City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Casey Clark
Candidate for City Council District 5 (incumbent)
Casey Clark, the incumbent, is running for Watsonville City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Angel Zuniga.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing; in-person voting opens at two locations · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWatsonville City Council member for District 5, elected in 2022, and current Mayor Pro Tempore. Works as a state licensed administrator for adult residential facilities.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Watsonville City Council Member
- Campaign website
- reelectcaseyclark.com
Where Casey Clark stands: positions on the record
Flock license plate cameras2 sourced positions
Voted yes on renewing the Flock Safety contract and raising the number of cameras to 37 (passed 5-2, September 2025).
Council voteSanta Cruz Local · Sep 10, 2025
Voted yes on a motion to direct staff to return with limits on Flock cameras, including 20 active cameras and seven-day data retention (passed 5-2, September 2026).
Council voteSanta Cruz Sentinel · Sep 23, 2026
Oversized vehicles2 sourced positions
Voted yes to introduce an ordinance establishing a prohibition on parking of oversized vehicles (passed 6-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Answered yes when asked whether he supports the city's oversized vehicle ordinance.
Own statementSanta Cruz Local · Oct 3, 2026
Camping rules2 sourced positions
Voted yes to introduce an ordinance amending the city's camping rules (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Answered yes when asked whether he supports the city's camping ban.
Own statementSanta Cruz Local · Oct 3, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Rent control1 sourced position
Said he is not against rent control and would consider a proposal depending on how an ordinance is written.
“I’m not against rent control, but we have to do things in a measured way”
Own statementSanta Cruz Local · Oct 3, 2026
Small business1 sourced position
Said the city needs to make its permitting and planning processes easier to navigate for businesses.
“It’s another thing to actually be business friendly.”
Own statementSanta Cruz Local · Oct 3, 2026
Priorities1 sourced position
Lists maintaining a balanced budget, repairing infrastructure, pedestrian safety, youth programs and small businesses as top priorities.
“My top priorities are maintaining a balanced budget, repairing the city’s infrastructure, improving pedestrian safety, investing in youth enrichment programs, and supporting small businesses.”
Own statementCity of Watsonville
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Watsonville City Council, District 5 in 2022 (won).
Council voteSanta Cruz County Elections · Nov 8, 2022
What Casey Clark said vs. how Casey Clark voted
Oversized vehicles
In their words
Answered yes when asked whether he supports the city's oversized vehicle ordinance.
Oct 3, 2026 ·Santa Cruz Local · Oct 3, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to introduce an ordinance establishing a prohibition on parking of oversized vehicles (passed 6-1, January 2026).
Jan 13, 2026 ·City Council minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Camping rules
In their words
Answered yes when asked whether he supports the city's camping ban.
Oct 3, 2026 ·Santa Cruz Local · Oct 3, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to introduce an ordinance amending the city's camping rules (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Jun 23, 2026 ·City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
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