Council Member· 2026-05-01 – 2026-12-01 (appointed by 3-0 council vote after interviews on Tuesday May 26 2026 to the seat of Billy Summers per Napa Valley Register; month-level start: May 2026, oath day not published; appointment lasts the six months remaining to the November 2026 election; month-level end: December 2026, successors seated at the December council meeting)
Scott Diaz
St. Helena
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Top issues during term (5)
sales tax measure
It adds a half-cent to every taxable dollar spent in St. Helena, generating city revenue while slightly raising costs for shoppers.
drinking water quality
If the claims hold up, St. Helena could face costs for emergency testing, treatment upgrades, bottled-water distribution, and possible legal liability—while residents may pay more if fixes get passed through to ratepayers.
water quality oversight
Fixing the water problem could mean costly treatment upgrades, testing, and compliance work—costs that may hit the city budget or water bills.
water infrastructure failures
Fixing failing water infrastructure could mean higher utility bills or new city spending, though exact costs aren’t specified.
water quality advisory
Residents may have to spend extra on bottled water, and the city could face testing and flushing costs.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Diaz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.