Santa Rosa Races
Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.
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City Council, District 1
Top candidate wins seat.
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What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Eddie Alvarez
- Santa Rosa City Council Member, District 1
- Improvement: “Together we’ve raised awareness of the need to improve services and facilities.”
- Infrastructure: “We’ve secured funds for a new fire station, cultural center and a state-of-the-art library. Many projects have been completed; many more are underway.”
- Community Engagement: “My first goal was for the people to be heard, ‘Hear us, don’t fear us.’”
City Council, District 3
Top candidate wins seat.
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What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Janice Karman
- Retired wine broker
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Dianna Macdonald
- Santa Rosa City Council Member, District 3
- Priorities: “Preparing for wildfires and emergency response, public safety, housing, homelessness, and climate change. These are issues that I will continue to advocate for on the Santa Rosa City Council.”
- Budget: “I have extensive experience with balancing budgets and leveraging limited financial resources to get maximum outcomes.”
- Housing: “I will continue to advocate for affordable housing and public safety.”
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City Council, District 5
Top candidate wins seat.
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What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Caroline Bañuelos
- Sonoma County Junior College District Trustee
- Community: “From the West End Neighborhood to Luther Burbank and everything in between, the community is actively involved, vibrant and inspiring.”
- Stakeholders: “I have developed an extensive understanding of how the City operates and how to work with many diverse stakeholders.”
- Housing: “My priorities for City Council include addressing the need for housing for lower middle-class residents as well as very low income, continuing to address homelessness, better communication, supporting the arts and historic neighborhoods, and building a healthy economy while protecting the environment.”
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Jeremy Newton
- Pilot/naval officer
- Public Service: “At the US Naval Academy, I learned that I have a duty to get involved within my community and help solve tough problems.”
- Economic Growth: “I am running for City Council to make life easier for the working people of Santa Rosa. I plan to achieve this by creating more affordable housing, incentivizing environmentally smart economic development in our downtown district, and implementing programs to give our underserved youth the best chance at success.”
- Jobs: “I fight for US job protections on the Legislative Committee of my labor union, the Airline Pilots Association and, as a former Navy Fighter Pilot, I have successfully advocated for legislative solutions to the issues facing my fellow post-9/11 veterans.”
City Council, District 7
Top candidate wins seat.
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What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Natalie Rogers
- Santa Rosa City Council Member, District 7
- Budget: “I remain committed to tackling our complex challenges, such as affordable housing, homelessness, a recessionary budget, basic infrastructure, economic development, and improving care for our seniors.
- Unity: “My strength in listening and uniting people will drive us toward solutions and positive change.”
- Inclusivity: “With your support, we can build on our achievements and further transform Santa Rosa into a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community.”
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