John Carli
CA · Mayor of Vacaville
Vacaville mayor since 2022 and the city's former police chief, with about 35 years in law enforcement. His priorities are public safety and homelessness solutions, and local jobs so residents spend less time commuting.
Where John Carli stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (2 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted to map fire hazard severity zones within Vacaville.
June 10, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted against spending $6.775 million on the Brown Street Park and Community Center project.
July 23, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Asked Vacaville to fund four shelter beds for homeless residents with $16,203 from city reserves.
April 9, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Urged California police trainers to strengthen officer training and consider nationwide standards for police certification.
October 26, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: post.ca.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Asked Vacaville to fund four shelter beds for homeless residents with $16,203 from city reserves.
April 9, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Asked Vacaville to seek a state grant for homeless residents' mental health care, temporary housing, and job training.
March 12, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Voted to place a proposed one-cent city sales tax before Vacaville voters.
July 28, 2026
Source: ecode360.com
Received Solano County Supervisor John Vasquez's endorsement for the District 4 seat.
February 13, 2026
Source: independentvoice.com
Voted to reject a city partnership for homeless housing at 1050 Orange Drive.
April 8, 2025
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Moved to change Vacaville's policy for appointing city commissioners; the council approved his motion 4–3.
March 11, 2025
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Voted to update Vacaville's land use rules for housing near industrial areas.
December 12, 2023
Source: vacaville.granicus.com
Past race John Carli ran in:
- Member, Board of Supervisors, District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Solano County, California