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Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20256 housing units ($2.6M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Gerry Jensen ✓ 2,759 · Melinda Orbach ✓ 2,335 · Margaux Morgan 1,560 · Enrique Dolmo, Jr. 1,430
City Council 2022-11-08
Yvette Lopez Brooks ✓ 2,549 · Alexander Pederson ✓ 1,847 · Joe Clarke ✓ 1,827 · Gerry Jensen 1,803 · Enrique Dolmo, Jr. 1,772
City Council 2020-11-03
Kristen Petersen ✓ 3,627 · Margaux Keiser ✓ 2,399 · Will Little Bear Reising 1,607 · Anthony J. Rovai 1,410
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure Y
2024-11-05 · Passed — 3,535 yes / 1,704 no

Recent meetings

Tue May 12, 2026

Art & Cultural Commission

Commission to approve Monterey Railing Public Art Project as complete

The Art & Cultural Commission will consider two public art projects: final approval and contract close-out for the Monterey Avenue Railing Public Art Project, and review of artist proposals for the Rispin Public Art Project to select an artist for concept development. The meeting also includes public oral communication, approval of April 14 minutes, and committee reports.

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540067564897000City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 6:30 PM Council Chambers 420 Capitola Avenue Capitola CA 95010 Chair: Mary Beth Cahalen Vice Chair: Karin Anderson Commissioners: Courtney Christiansen, Joe Clarke, Enrique Dolmo Jr., Roy Holmberg, Roy Johnson, Jill Lengre, Esther Sylvan. Staff Representatives: Nikki Bryant Call to Order Additional Materials Public Oral Communication: Public Oral Communication allows members of the public to address the Commission on any Program Report or topics within the purview of the Commission not on the General Business agenda. Commissioner Comments Staff Comments Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting April 14, 2026. Program/Ad Hoc Committee Reports: All items in program and committee reports are staff or committee updates. Public Communication for these items is to be addressed during Public Oral Communication. General Business: All items listed in General Business are intended to provide an opportunity for public discussion. The following procedure pertains to each General Business item 1) Staff explanation; 2) Commission Questions; 3) Public Comment; 4) Commission deliberation; 5) Decision. Monterey Railing Public Art Project: Receive the final presentation on the Monterey Avenue Railing Public Art Project and approve the project as complete, authorizing staff to initiate contract close out. Rispin Public Art Project: Receive and review artist proposals recommended by the ad hoc committee and selec [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Art & Cultural Commission

Commission reviews 41st Ave Corridor Plan and Bandstand Weathervane project

The Art & Cultural Commission will provide feedback on branding and public art for the 41st Ave Corridor Plan. The body will also consider a second round of recruitment for the Bandstand Weathervane Public Art Project and review a design concept for an annual mailer.

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City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 6:30 PM Council Chambers 420 Capitola Avenue Capitola CA 95010 Chair: Mary Beth Cahalen Vice Chair: Karin Anderson Commissioners: Courtney Christiansen, Joe Clarke, Enrique Dolmo Jr., Roy Holmberg, Roy Johnson, Jill Lengre, Esther Sylvan. Staff Representatives: Nikki Bryant 1. Call to Order 2. Additional Materials 3. Public Oral Communication: Public Oral Communication allows members of the public to address the Commission on any Program Report or topics within the purview of the Commission not on the General Business agenda. 4. Commissioner Comments 5. Staff Comments 6. Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting February 10, 2026. 7. Program/Committee Reports: All items in program and committee reports are staff or committee updates. Public Communication for these items is to be addressed during Public Oral Communication. 8. General Business: All items listed in General Business are intended to provide an opportunity for public discussion. The following procedure pertains to each General Business item 1) Staff explanation; 2) Commission Questions; 3) Public Comment; 4) Commission deliberation; 5) Decision. a. 41st Ave Corridor Plan: Director Herlihy: Accept presentation and provide feedback to staff on the gateway opportunities, public art opportunities, and branding concepts. b. Bandstand Weathervane Public Art Project: Consider conducting a second round recruitment for the Bands [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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