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Member of the City Council, District No. 1

Unofficial result: Won — Melanie Burkholder (Nonpartisan)

Source: livevoterturnout.com

Carlsbad city, California
My vote power: High

This seat represents District No. 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Passing city laws, called ordinances
  • Approving the city budget
  • Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Carlsbad City Council member and licensed mental health counselor who runs a local counseling practice; former U.S. Secret Service special agent. Her priorities include public safety and homelessness programs.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 9 for, 5 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 5 for, Environment and Public Health 4 against,

Nonpartisan

Carlsbad educator and youth theater producer who has served on the city's Barrio Public Art Subcommittee. He is part of the Save the Carlsbad Theater group working to keep the historic theater as a hub for film, theater and live music.

Sources: sdvote.com · carlsbadca.gov