The City of Capitola is now accepting applications from qualified residents to fill a vacancy on the Capitola City Council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Yvette Brooks during the Jan. 9 council meeting.
At that meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to fill the vacancy by appointment rather than a special election, avoiding an estimated cost of approximately $50,000 to Capitola taxpayers.
On Jan. 16, the City Council held a special meeting to receive a status update on the appointment process. Following public feedback, the Council decided to open the appointment process to applicants interested in serving on Council and to review applications at the regular City Council meeting on Jan. 30.
Call to Action for Capitola Residents
Capitola residents who are registered voters and at least 18 years of age are invited to apply for potential appointment to City Council to serve until December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community!
Appointment Process
Interested residents can find an application on the City website: CityofCapitola.org. Applications will be accepted online or in person at Capitola City Hall before the 5 p.m. deadline on Jan. 23.
The City Council will review applications, deliberate, and appoint a City Council member during the regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Applicants must attend the meeting in person.
The selected applicant will be sworn in during the meeting and will commence Council Member responsibilities immediately after.
As always, this meeting will be open to the public and available to watch live on community television, the City website, and on YouTube.
City Council Member Responsibilities and Compensation
Capitola City Council Members attend two regular Council meetings per month, typically on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. They are also appointed to serve on regional boards, commissions, and subcommittees that typically meet monthly. Capitola City Council Members receive a monthly stipend of $660 for their service.
Anyone with questions can contact City Manager Jamie Goldstein or City Clerk Julia Gautho at (831) 475-7300.