City Administration

The City of Capitola will hold its General Municipal Election concurrently with the November 6, 2018, statewide election. Three of the five City Council at-large seats are up for election. Terms are for four years, from December 2018 through December 2022.

At the close of the nomination period on August 10, the following candidates had qualified for the November ballot:

Interested in running for office? Get an overview of the candidate process from the Santa Cruz County Clerk and Capitola City Clerk on Wednesday, June 27, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Community Room (new location). Workshops providing similar information are also scheduled in other cities -- see the flyer below.

Current Update

May 25, 2018

This column is intended to provide the community with updates about City of Capitola projects and activities of interest. If you have any suggestions for future topics, or feedback, please let me know at jgoldstein@ci.capitola.ca.us or by phone at 475-7300.

Council to Discuss Taking Retail Marijuana Tax and Ordinances to Voters

$5237 - $6369 per month

The City of Capitola is recruiting for a Recreation Supervisor.  The Recreation Supervisor position works out of the City of Capitola Community Center at Jade Street park and manages the City’s recreation program.

The Recreation Supervisor position has not been vacant in a number of years and City administration is currently reviewing the scope and duties of the position.   The current job description may change.

$7813 to $9497 PER MONTH

The City of Capitola is recruiting for a Building Official.  The Building official will be employed by the City of Capitola, but it is anticipated that the position will work under contract at an another jurisdiction for up to 50% of the workweek.

Current Update

March 23, 2018

This column is intended to provide the community with updates about City of Capitola projects and activities of interest. If you have any suggestions for future topics, or feedback, please let me know at jgoldstein@ci.capitola.ca.us or by phone at 475-7300.

Library Update

Final Official Election Results of the City of Capitola November 8, 2016, General Municipal Election:

Take advantage of this service provided by GreenWaste
Recovery to help you with your spring cleaning! Dispose of one
bulky item and seven bags or cans of garbage, not to exceed 50
lbs. each. All items must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your regular
day of service. Household hazardous waste will not be accepted.
For bulky items please call GreenWaste Recovery to schedule a
pick up at 800-665-2209.

Mark your calendars for the annual city-wide garage sale on Saturday, April 21st. The City of Capitola will sponsor its annual garage sale to give residents the chance to support reusing and recycling items they no longer need.

Sign up beginning March 30, 2018 on the City of Capitola Website.  A map of participating locations and a description of available items will be available to download before the event.