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Be there ! CRA's City Council Candidates Forum -
Tuesday - September 15th at the Carmel Womans Club, where our Five City Council & Mayor Candidates will answer residential questions, moderated by Paul Miller the owner, editor and publisher of the Carmel Pine Cone.
Waters and prepackaged snack items will be provided.
This Forum will be recorded and posted on the CRA website early the next day.
Doors open at 5:00pm, program begins promptly at 5:30pm.
Full program details available HERE, and prior years too.
Everyone's welcome!
 Details on the Camdidates are shown below and on the Forum web page.
...and a moment from this past Saturday!
CRA's Annual Feast in the Forest - was held September 12th in Indian Village of Pebble Beach Thanks to all who joined us - it was a great early Mardi Gras afternoon - sunshine and all. And big thanks for all of the donated silent auction items and to those who had the closing bids - Enjoy. For the details and tocheck out the photos click HERE.
Great friends, Great food/beverages, Great festivities and Great array of great Silent Auction Items too. Plus....with Mardi Gras in mind, N'orleans sounds were provided LIVE by Bounce Kitty Buskers Jazz Band!
...and an important update from City Staff this past Friday!
Standard Addressing in Carmel-by-the-Sea are LIVE!
As of Sept 11th - Visit the City's webpage HERE for guides and details.
All USPS items continue to be picked up in your PO Box as the Post Office.
Formal notices to property owners are being prepared and sent this week.
More details, press and background are also on this CRA Addresses page HERE
Village Tourism Survey
Please take this important survey collecting the Tourism views of residents, employees and businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea and our surrounding areas. This is part of a larger effort to secure community input into a report and propose recommendations. Your voice is critical.
This survey was developed and is managed by an outside professional research firm, SMARInsights. All responses will be collected, compiled, and kept confidential by the research firm. Please expect to spend about 15 minutes answering the questions.
These results will be shared at a community town hall at Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, set for 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. We hope you will attend. Use the below QR code or this link https://tinyurl.com/CBTSsurvey26
The Aug 20th Tourism Town Hall, slides, video, press and more are HERE
Please also take the City's Car Week 2026 Survey on your experience, including our in-Village events and safety efforts now HERE.
2026 Village Election Watch,
this above link is always current (and will be updated with relevant press coverage plus)
Qualified Candidates for Mayor (Vote for only one)
Qualified Candidates for Councilmember (Vote for no more than two)
Note: Our Association and the Board of Carmel Residents Association
does not endorse City Council candidates.
Two Ballot Tax Measures coming in our Voter Pamphlets
TWO official Citizen Committee's have formed to provide Tax Ballot measures information for voters in the weeks/months to come. Please visit their websites for details, for the :
- NO on TOT Tax Committee - HERE. (aka "NoNewCarmelHotelTax")
- YES on TOT & Sales Tax Committee - HERE (aka "SupportCarmelsFuture")
FINAL Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Measure Short description submitted
Measure M Transient Occupancy Tax To upgrade streets/sidewalks, address beach erosion, enhance wildfire preparedness, maintain City trees, and fund other general government purposes in City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, shall the measure establishing a new 2% transient occupancy tax, paid by lodging guests, in addition to the existing 10% transient occupancy tax, increasing the total tax rate to 12%, with the new 2% tax generating approximately $1,900,000 annually, and the total 12% tax generating $11,700,000 annually, until ended by voters, be adopted?
Supplemental documents submitted for voter pamphlet
* City Attorney Impartial Analysis – TOT Ballot Measure M * Primary Argument in Favor of TOT Ballot Measure M * Primary Argument Against TOT Ballot Measure M * Rebuttal to Argument Against TOT Measure M * Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of TOT Ballot Measure M
FINAL Sales Tax (TUT) Measure - Short description submitted
Measure N - Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) To upgrade streets/sidewalks, address beach erosion, enhance wildfire preparedness, maintain City trees, and fund other general government purposes in City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, shall the measure increasing the transactions and use tax (also known as sales tax) by 0.375%, from 1.50% to 1.875%, providing approximately $1,800,000 annually in additional revenue and approximately $9,400,000 annually in total revenue, and extending the total 1.875% tax until ended by voters, with independent audits and all funds benefitting Carmel-by-the-Sea, be adopted?
Supplemental documents submitted for voter pamphlet
* City Attorney Impartial Analysis – TUT (Sales Tax) Ballot Measure N * Primary Argument in Favor of TUT (Sales Tax) Ballot Measure N
MORE NOT TO MISS this week...
September's Important Events and Activities
Thursday - September 17th - 4:30-6:00pm Citizens for Carmel's Future Committee is hosting a Town Meeting in Carpenter Hall. Regarding upcoming Ballot Tax Measures. Please sign up for this Town Meeting and their efforts visit www.supportcarmelsfuture.org.
Thursday - September 17th - 4:00-7:00pm Third Thursday's in Devendorf Park, Enjoy live music and activities produced by the City of Carmel and Sunset Center.
Friday - September 18th - 6-7 PM - The Al James Band - Singer, songwriter, and composer Al James and his stellar band keep the guitar strumming and the good vibes coming. One of the Fall Free Terrace Hours, an Outdoor Music Series at Sunset Center
Bar Opens 5:30 PM | Music 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunset Center Upper Terrace, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave,
FREE. RSVPs requested but not required. CLICK HERE
Saturday - September 19th - 63rd Annual Great Sandcastle Contest - Rules, Setup and Judging Details HERE.
Saturday - September 19th - CRA's Beach Clean Up 9:30 AM to Noon. Gather at the west end of Ocean Avenue - we provide the buckets, gloves and more. And on this date check out the Sand Castles on this same date! Details HERE
Saturday/Sunday - September 19-20 Pumpkin Patch at MEearth - Details HERE
Tuesday - September 22nd at 6PM - Carmel-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum The Chamber is hosting a candidate forum for the City Council and Mayor race at the Church of the Wayfarer. As a Chamber event, the forum will focus on the business and economic issues that matter most to our local business community. Details HERE
Tuesday - September 22 at 2-4 PM- Carmel Foundation's Annual Meeting Join The Carmel Foundation’s Annual Members Meeting! We’ll share highlights from the past year, discuss what you want to see at the Foundation, and give you a glimpse of what’s ahead. Details HERE
Thursday - September 24th 10-2 - CRA hosts a Community Table at the weekly Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market - on Mission & 6th. Stop by!
Friday - September 25th - Sabelle: Singer/songwriter stands out in the local music scene with her soft, resonant vocals and poetic lyricism. One of the Fall Free Terrace Hours, an Outdoor Music Series at Sunset Center
Bar Opens 5:30 PM | Music 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunset Center Upper Terrace, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave,
FREE. RSVPs requested but not required. CLICK HERE
September 25-27 - Monterey Jazz Festival is happening. Details HERE
Please Register HERE to Join our Police Chief Todd Trayer
Saturday September 26, 10am in Carpenter Hall for the
Carmel-by-the-Sea Car Week 2026 Listening Session
Wednesday September 30th - Living Like White Folks - Langston Hughes in Carmel - 7PM in Carpenter Hall. Hosted by Carmel Public Library Association. Register HERE
Partial List of Activities / Events in October
Thursday - October 1st - Taste of Carmel at the Carmel Mission from 6-9pm. Another must not miss special evening of food, beverages, music, and much more. Tickets and details HERE
October 1-4 Carmel International Film Festival - Tickets & Details HERE
Saturday - October 3rd - Annual Poodle Day Events - Great for observers, owners and four-legged friends! Details HERE
Monday - October 5 - City Council Meeting Agenda will be posted HERE when ready
Tuesday - October 6 - City Council Meeting Agenda will be posted HERE when ready
Thursday - October 8 - Carmel-by-the-Sea Tourism Town Hall #2 - in Carpenter Hall 4:30-6:30pm. This is the follow-up to the Aug 20th Town Hall where we share findings, ideas and issues compiled to date will be shared and more feedback is requested. Specifics on this session to follow and will be found HERE
Saturday - October 10 - Meet the Makers - Art & Wine Walk - 4-7 PM Details HERE
Saturday - October 10 - Enjoy and Support this great Non-Profit BBQ. Details and sign up are available HERE
Friday/Sunday - October 16-18 - Robertson Jeffers - Tor House Festival.
Event registration, signup and details available HERE
 
Saturday - October 17 - Carmel Prepares - Shaken, Soaked & Prepared
held from 10-11am in Carpenter Hall - Please join the City, Carmel Police, CERT Team, and Monterey Fire. Details and past programs available HERE.
Saturday - October 17th - CRA's Beach Clean Up 9:30 AM to Noon. Gather at the west end of Ocean Avenue - we provide the buckets, gloves and more. Details HERE
Wednesday - October 21 - CPLF's How Immigrants Made the Monterey Peninsula. 7PM in Carpenter Hall. Hosted by Carmel Public Library Association. Register HERE
Thursday - October 22 - CRA Hosts Jimmy Panetta for a Village Town Hall - 5-6:30 PM in Carpenter Hall. Please save this date. Details to follow! Our US House of Representative for the California District 19th, who will also again be on our November Ballots!
Sunday - October 25th - Sunset Center Community Celebrating 100 years - Free 1-4 PM
Free Community Celebration with something for everyone - including free performances in the main theater including Carmel Bach Festival, Monterey Symphony, Carmel Music Society, Chamber Music Monterey Bay and much more. More details HERE
For more Village activities & enjoyment...
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Sunset Center - Event Calendar HERE
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Monterey Symphony - Event/Programs Calendar HERE - with "Love Letter to New York" September 15 & 16th in Forest Theater - always a sell out! As a CRA member, enter CRA in the discount code for $25 off these ticket prices.
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Pac Rep Theaters - Event Calendar HERE - now performing "Little Mermaid" and followed by "Midsummer Night's Dream" at Forest Theater and "Medea" at Circle Theater
- ICantori di Carmel - Event Calendar HERE
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Cherry Center Theater - Event Calendar HERE
- And remember to check out the Carmel Library HERE, the Carmel Womans Club HERE and the Carmel Foundation HERE - who are constantly rolling out great programs to their members and guests.
We provide the latest current information and resources on our CRA Website for our Members and our Residents, in our Village and beyond! This includes our calendar, documents, publications, current info on Hot Topics, links to other Village sources and organizations and so much more. Your suggestions are always welcome!
Past email "News You Can Use" and the printed CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.
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