John Carli was elected to the Vacaville City Council on November 8, 2022, to fulfill a four-year term as Mayor. He concurrently serves on the Solano Transportation Authority, Solano County Water Agency, Solano County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, Vacaville Museum Board of Trustees, and several other committees as needed.
 
John’s work in public service for the City of Vacaville spans the last three decades, since 1989.  He began his commitment to our community as a police officer, succeeding to the highest rung in City management. As boots on the ground, John protected the fabric of what makes our hometown truly great. 
 
As police Chief, John directed a department of over 200 employees while managing an annual budget of $42 million. During times of crises such as wildfires, layoffs, crime outbreaks, and the pandemic, John was collaborative, uniting leader who brought forth solutions that protected our community, working with outside agencies to ensure long term safety solutions our town needs. Under Carli’s leadership, the Vacaville Police Department was recognized as the 2020 top agency in the nation by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation, receiving the “Destination Zero” Officer Safety and Wellness award. 
 
As Mayor, John believes communication and dialogue are vital between those who are elected and the folks they mean to serve.  Safety — he believes ensuring our safety needs are of the utmost importance to sustain the highest quality of life.  Partnerships – John is a visionary uniter who understands that collegial relationships are key to a thriving city. Trust – he knows that the public trust must be mended. John believes that the people of Vacaville need to be certain that our city council works and works for them.  

Roy Stockton was elected to the Vacaville City Council on November 3, 2020, to fulfill a four-year term, and re-elected to fulfill a second four-year term on November 5, 2024.  He was appointed as Vice Mayor on August 24, 2022 until January 10, 2023.

Roy Stockton grew up in Vacaville and has lived here for over 33 years.  Roy’s mother was a childcare provider, his father worked as a building trades mechanic and is an Army Veteran. After graduating from Vacaville High School, Roy attended and graduated from Beloit College where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science.  While in college he met the love of his life, Shawna, and they started their life together in Vacaville, where they are raising their son Tyler.  

Roy has 15 years of Law Enforcement experience and is currently a Sergeant with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.  Some of his previous positions and experience include Homeless Outreach and serving as an Environmental Crimes Detective, School Resource Officer, Gang Investigator, and Crisis Negotiator. This experience has given him a unique insight into many of the challenges Vacaville is facing.   

Roy and Shawna are proud small business owners and support the needs of the business community.  Roy believes that attracting businesses that offer a living wage in Vacaville is a priority for continued economic growth.  In his spare time, Roy serves on the Solano Family First Responders organization as the Operations Director, and supports many local nonprofit organizations throughout Solano County.  He has enjoyed coaching youth sports and currently sits on the Public Safety Academy Advisory Committee.

Roy's number one priority is to protect the quality of life that the Vacaville community deserves to ensure that our city remains a safe and enjoyable place to live for our children, seniors, families, friends, and neighbors. 

Contact Councilmember Stockton via e-mail at Roy.Stockton@Cityofacaville.com or by phone at (707) 432-8928.

Greg Ritchie was elected to the Vacaville City Council on June 8, 2021. On November 8, 2022, he was re-elected to fulfill a 4-year term.  He was appointed as Vice Mayor on January 9, 2024 until January 14, 2025.

He was born and raised in Vacaville. He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Vacaville where he developed lifelong friendships. His participation in athletics taught him that hard work, pursuing constructive goals, and striving to attain positive end results are paramount in life.

His real estate financial career began immediately following graduation from California State University Long Beach where he majored in Business & Sociology. He met his wife Melissa while in the Los Angeles area, and returned to Vacaville to open his own mortgage brokerage in downtown Vacaville in 2012. The mortgage brokerage company, Citizen’s Financial, now includes three locations. His company strives to make home ownership possible for all California residents, and it has a unique focus on working with public safety providers, educators, healthcare professionals, and members of the US armed service.

In his spare time, he serves as a Board member for Kairos Public Schools, volunteers with the Vacaville Veterans Hall American Legion Post 165, and enjoys coaching youth sports for his 2 children Joslyn and Jadon. As a small business owner, he supports and understands the needs of the Vacaville business community. As a life-long resident, he knows that promoting public safety and community connectivity is essential for Vacaville’s growth. 

Contact Councilmember Ritchie via e-mail at Greg.Ritchie@CityofVacaville.com or by phone at (707) 337-6713.

Michael Silva was elected to the Vacaville City Council on November 3, 2020, to fulfill a four-year term, and re-elected to fulfill a second four-year term on November 5, 2024.

Dr. Sarah Chapman was elected to the Vacaville City Council on November 8, 2022, to fulfill a four-year term. She was appointed Vice Mayor on January 14, 2025.
 
Dr. Chapman has been a resident of Vacaville for 43 years.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration/Manpower Management from Golden Gate University, and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration/Management and Leadership.  

She and her husband, Frederick, a retired member of the Air Force, celebrated their first seven marriage anniversaries in Frankfurt Germany where both their son and daughter were born. Upon returning to the United States and locating at Travis AFB, Dr. Chapman obtained worked at Solano Community College and the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in a variety of positions finally retiring as an Inside Machinist.  She went on to work as an Executive Director of a small 501C-3 non-profit organization offering direct services to elementary grade students and providing services to run-a-way youth and their families. 
 
Her passion for education and doing for others led to her first run for public office.  Dr. Chapman, with the help of many, was successful in her run for the Vacaville Unified School District Board of Trustees where she served the youth, residents, and district community for 18 years. Prior to her successful run for Vacaville City Council, she worked tirelessly for the Solano Community College District as a Governing Board member for 10 years.
 
As a lifelong learner and servant leader, Dr. Chapman was a ten-year employee as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business facilitating courses in organizational management and development.  Sarah’s belief is it’s impossible to be an effective leader, without empathy, the ability to listen, and being transparent.  An informed electorate is a supportive electorate.  Above all else, Sarah seeks a “Quality of Life for All.” 
 
Contact Councilmember Dr. Chapman via e-mail at Sarah.Chapman@CityofVacaville.com or by phone at (707) 454-9470.

Ted Fremouw was elected to the Vacaville City Council on November 5, 2024, to fulfill a four-year term.

Mr. Fremouw is a seasoned entrepreneur, environmental industry expert, and civic leader committed to community development and sustainable business practices. With decades of experience in environmental services, regulatory compliance, and public policy, he has established himself as a respected leader in both the private and public sectors. 

Mr. Fremouw is also the founder and former CEO of Fremouw Environmental Services, Inc., a certified small business specializing in industrial cleaning, hazardous waste management, spill response, and environmental compliance. Under his leadership, the company became a trusted provider of environmental solutions, operating a modern equipment fleet and employing a highly trained professional team. His strategic vision and commitment to safety, compliance, and innovation led to the company’s acquisition in 2021.

As a City Councilmember in Vacaville, Mr. Fremouw is actively involved in shaping policies that support economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and community safety. His leadership priorities include:

• Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness – Advocating for stronger public safety measures and emergency response planning.
• Economic Development – Promoting business-friendly policies and investment in local enterprises.
• Infrastructure & Public Services – Enhancing city infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing population.

Contact Councilmember Fremouw via e-mail at Ted.Fremouw@CityofVacaville.com.

Jeanette Wylie was elected to the Vacaville City Council on November 3, 2020, to fulfill a two-year term, and was re-elected on November 8, 2022 to fulfill a 4-year term. She was appointed as Vice Mayor on January 10, 2023 until January 9, 2024.

Wylie’s lifelong passion has been working with and for others. She became a teacher at the Travis Unified School District for 22 years. Since retiring from teaching in 2018, she continues to advocate for apprenticeship programs that build not only careers but communities through economic opportunity. Councilmember Wylie has served on the leadership team for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church here in Vacaville and is actively involved in numerous community activities.

Jeanette pledges to continue listening, to examine all sides of an issue to ensure that recommended public policy represents all the needs and hope for a better community. Wylie believes an open, transparent, and responsive government will enable Vacaville and its citizens to thrive. Her vision includes negotiating a fiscally sound budget, supporting a thriving business community, and attracting new economic development. She plans to use integrity, experience, and energy to serve as the voice of South Vacaville while working diligently and collaboratively with other members of the City Council to preserve and ensure Vacaville’s quality of life for all.

Jeanette and her husband Glenn, a retired Biologist, moved here more than three decades ago from Missouri and reside in South Vacaville. Their children, Anna and Scott, attended Travis schools and graduated from Vanden High School.

Contact Councilmember Wylie via e-mail at Jeanette.Wylie@CityofVacaville.com or by phone at (707) 432-8929.