Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 30, 2026 — Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp, a Carpinteria Planning Commissioner, has officially declared her candidacy for the District 5 City Council seat. VanAntwerp stated her intention to succeed outgoing Councilman Al Clark, aiming to bring her local background and professional experience to the role.

In her announcement, VanAntwerp emphasized her deep ties to the Carpinteria community and her experience in business as foundational to her approach to city governance. She indicated that her campaign will focus on addressing key challenges facing the city, specifically citing the need to tackle financial deficits and navigate state-mandated housing requirements.

VanAntwerp’s candidacy has garnered support from several individuals and groups, with the summary noting that she has received “several notable endorsements.” Specific details regarding the nature or source of these endorsements were not provided in the summary.

The District 5 City Council seat is open due to Councilman Al Clark’s upcoming departure. VanAntwerp’s campaign is positioned to leverage her background in local planning and her stated commitment to addressing the city’s fiscal health and housing responsibilities.

The contractor’s name for any projects related to these issues was not provided. The specific financial figures of the deficits or the details of the housing mandates were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.



Story summarized from the original created by Evelyn Spence, South County Editor on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.

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