Special Report By Jana Baltazar Solvang Journal Editor
Solvangjournal@gmail.com
As a big surprise, Solvang Mayor Ryann Toussaint told Solvang Journal he is not running for a second term in office for the 2020 election. As a result, he did not submit his re-election application on Friday, August 7th, which was the deadline for incumbent candidates.
As of August 12th, 2020 Candidates
Solvang Mayor Seat:
Karen Waite, Present City Council Member running for Mayor’s Seat
Charles Uhrig is another candidate for the mayor seat
4 year Seat Councilmember Candidates:
Justin Rodriguez
Chris Bowyer
Mark Infanti
Claudia Orona
Recall Councilmember Chris Djernaes’ 2-year term
Chris Djernaes
Jim Thomas