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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 questions, moderated by Paul Miller the owner, editor and publisher of the Carmel Pine Cone. Doors open at 5:00pm, program begins at 5:30pm. Full program details available HERE. Everyone's welcome!
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 — funded through the City of Carmel's allocation to See Monterey — 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 our City's Survey on your 2026 Car Week experience, including our in-Village events and safety efforts now HERE.
CRA's Feast in the Forest - is being held September 12th in Indian Village of Pebble Beach Thanks to all who've registered to attend! We look forward to seeing many of you there! Details HERE. Photos will be on this same page + after our gathering.
Same Place, Same Time and Same Price $50/per person.
Same locally renowned Chef Tim Wood of Woody's Restaurants has prepared our Mardi Gras themed menu selections.
Great friends, Great festivities and Great array of great Silent Auction Items too.
Silent Auction items include: 10 days in Puerto Vallarta Condo, Two 49ers Tickets on 45 yard line for 9/27, Two iCantori Tickets to Holiday Concert at Carmel Mission, Four Tickets to PacReps "Come from Away" Nov-Dec, Two Tickets for Meet the Makers Oct 10th, Two Tickets to Monterey Symphony 26/27 Season, One night stay with breakfast for two at Portola Hotel, Gift Certificates from each of these: Alvarado Street Brewery, Brophys, Catch, CHAR, Dametra, Flaherty's, Mad Dogs & Englishmen, The Meatery, Mission Bistro, Portabella, Woody's Airport and Del Mesa - and others. ...with our thanks for their support of CRA and our Members!
Plus....with Mardi Gras in mind, N'orleans sounds will be provided LIVE by Bounce Kitty Buskers Jazz Band! (check them out on YouTube)
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
September's Important Events and Activities
Saturday morning September 12th Calling All Weedies! Volunteer to keep Mission Trail Nature Preserve Free of Unwelcome Growth. Friends of the Mission Trail Nature Preserve - welcomes one and all. Details and signup available HERE.
Saturday - September 12th - Carmel Art Walk 4-7 PM is held the second Saturday every month and is open to the public. Tour artist-owned galleries and meet the artists who carry on the Carmel-by-the-Sea artist colony legacy. Follow the blue lanterns at each gallery. Details HERE.
Tuesday- September 15th 5:30-7:30 PM - CRA Host's - Carmel City Council Candidates Forum focused on Residential concerns at Carmel Woman's Club held every 2 years! Once again, Paul Miller owner and editor of the Carmel Pine Cone will moderate our session. Waters and prepackaged items will be provided. This will be recorded and posted on the CRA website early the next day. Prior Residential Forums and this years format details are provided HERE
Thursday - September 17th - Citizens for Carmel's Future Committee is hosting a Town Meeting at 4:30-6:00pm in Carpenter Hall. Regarding upcoming Ballot Tax Measures. Please sign up for this Town Meeting and their efforts visit www.supportcarmelsfuture.org.
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
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.
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
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 feed, 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 Imigrants 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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