Caity Maple
Caity Maple is a member of the Sacramento City Council in California, representing District 5. She assumed office on December 13, 2022. Her current term ends in 2026.
Maple is running for re-election to the Sacramento City Council to represent District 5 in California. She is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Maple completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Caity Maple graduated from Yuba City High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis, in 2015.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Sacramento, California (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Sacramento City Council District 5
Incumbent Caity Maple (Nonpartisan), Henry Harry (Nonpartisan), and Santiago Morales Jr. (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Sacramento City Council District 5 on June 2, 2026.
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| Henry Harry (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Santiago Morales Jr. (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Endorsements
Maple received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Maple's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
2022
See also: City elections in Sacramento, California (2022)
General election
General election for Sacramento City Council District 5
Caity Maple defeated Tamiko Heim in the general election for Sacramento City Council District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caity Maple (Nonpartisan) | 52.3 | 6,665 |
| Tamiko Heim (Nonpartisan) | 47.7 | 6,067 | ||
| Total votes: 12,732 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Sacramento City Council District 5
Caity Maple and Tamiko Heim defeated Kimberly Sow and Chris Baker in the primary for Sacramento City Council District 5 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caity Maple (Nonpartisan) | 43.1 | 3,801 |
| ✔ | Tamiko Heim (Nonpartisan) | 36.5 | 3,224 | |
| Kimberly Sow (Nonpartisan) | 13.4 | 1,180 | ||
| Chris Baker (Nonpartisan) | 7.0 | 621 | ||
| Total votes: 8,826 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Maple's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Caity Maple completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Maple's responses.
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I’m proud to serve as the Sacramento City Councilmember for District 5, and I’m running for re-election because I care deeply about this city and the people who call it home.
Like many families in Sacramento, mine didn’t start with a lot. Access to education, healthcare, and opportunity changed the trajectory of my life, and I’ve spent my career trying to make sure more people have that same chance. I’m a product of public schools and a UC Davis graduate, and before joining the City Council I worked in government affairs, helping pass statewide policies that expanded opportunity and protected consumers.
Since taking office, I’ve focused on the issues I hear about every day from neighbors and small business owners. Housing costs that are too high. Streets that need to be safer. A homelessness crisis that demands coordination and accountability. Neighborhoods that deserve investment, not neglect. I’ve worked to secure funding for infrastructure, support small businesses, improve pedestrian safety, and push for real solutions to homelessness that move beyond the status quo.
I believe local government works best when leaders show up, listen, and do the hard work even when it’s not easy. I lead with reason, compassion, and a commitment to getting things done.
With steady leadership and a clear focus on people, we can build a city that is safer, more affordable, and full of opportunity for everyone.- Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Sacramento. We need to build more housing and do it faster, while also protecting residents from displacement. I am focused on removing unnecessary barriers that slow production and drive up costs, supporting deed-restricted affordable housing, and advancing housing that is affordable by design. No single approach will solve the crisis. Traditional affordable housing remains essential, but it takes time and limited state resources. At the same time, we need more housing at scale that working families, seniors, and young people can actually afford. My goal is to meet the moment with solutions that increase supply, lower costs, and allow people to stay in their neighborhoods.
- Clean and safe neighborhoods are essential for residents, businesses, and the overall health of our city. I am focused on reducing illegal dumping, improving response times, and ensuring consistent maintenance of public spaces. Illegal dumping harms neighborhoods, small businesses, and the environment, and it requires coordinated enforcement and accountability. Public safety also means prevention. Investing in youth programs, after-school activities, and community-based violence prevention helps reduce harm before it happens. Safety is built through coordination, long-term investment, and follow-through. I am committed to approaches that improve safety while using resources effectively and delivering visible results in neighborhoods.
- Smart transportation means fixing what we have while building for the future. We need to repair our roads, fix potholes, and invest in long-term maintenance so residents and businesses can rely on safe infrastructure. At the same time, we must build a more balanced transportation system. That includes reliable and affordable public transit, ensuring seniors and young people have access, and continuing programs like Kids Ride Free. It also means investing in Complete Streets with protected bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, and transit-friendly design. A transportation system that works for drivers, riders, cyclists, and pedestrians supports economic growth, safety, and quality of life across Sacramento.
In addition, I’m honored to have the support of leaders like Senate Majority Leader Angelique Ashby, Assemblymember Maggy Krell, Mayor Kevin McCarty, Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, and many other elected leaders.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
2022
Caity Maple completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Maple's responses.
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From teenage runaway and unhoused student to community advocate and policy expert, I have consistently turned issues into action and never shied away from the work. Whether it be co-founding a nonprofit to serve the most vulnerable residents of Sacramento during a global pandemic or advocating for resources in my neighborhood, I have always believed that direct, community-led action is the most effective way to fight for change.
I have more than eight years of experience navigating state and local government to get policies through and have been active in the community, including as the vice president of the Oak Park Neighborhood Association, board member of Wind Youth Services, and active member of several democratic clubs and organizations. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis.- Our city is in a housing crisis and many residents are struggling to make ends meet as they pay more and more of their income on rent. We must build more affordable housing as quickly as possible.
- Last year, we learned that nearly 200 people died on our streets. We must work together by taking a regional approach to end homelessness so no more people experience the same fate.
- Many neighborhoods in District 5 have an average income of $20,000 a year, making it difficult for residents to afford the rising cost of rent, food, gas, and childcare. I need to build pathways to high-paying union jobs by bringing apprenticeship programs to our communities.
My passion for fighting against poverty and injustice stems from my personal experience of leaving home when I was 16 and sleeping in my car while putting myself through school. I intimately understand that many of our systems are not designed to benefit those who are disadvantaged, and that’s what drives me to seek change.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jay Schenirer |
Sacramento City Council District 5 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
