City Council in Lafayette Welcomes a New Member
Newcomer Stella Wotherspoon Appointed to Lafayette City Council
Stella Wotherspoon has taken a significant step in her involvement with the Lafayette community, having been appointed to the City Council on July 15, 2025. The appointment was made following the resignation of Councilmember Gina Dawson, filling a vacancy with a term running through the next municipal election in November 2026 [1][2].
Wotherspoon, who moved to Lafayette in 2012, has been an active volunteer in the community for many years. Her background includes service on Lafayette’s Transportation and Circulation Commission since 2019, focusing on transportation network effectiveness and road safety [1]. She also contributed to the City’s General Plan Advisory Committee starting in 2021, working on the Housing and Safety Element updates [1].
Beyond city commissions, Wotherspoon has held leadership and board roles in the community. She served as Co-Chair of the Measure H Citizens’ Campaign Committee in 2024, and is currently a Board Member of the Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters (2022–present), as well as part of Lafayette Partners in Education (2023–2024), and Acalanes High School’s School Advisory Council (2023–2024) [1].
Wotherspoon’s focus on community engagement and volunteer service reflects her commitment to Lafayette’s schools, natural environment, walkable downtown, and civic-minded community [1]. Her achievements include contributing to local transportation safety policies, city planning efforts, and supporting arts and education through her board memberships.
For those interested in staying updated on Lafayette City Council matters, a free newsletter is available from our website. The newsletter includes articles such as "You Could Be Lafayette’s Next City Council Member. Here’s How." and "Locals Are Bitterly Divided Over Plans for Lafayette Reservoir Tower Ahead of Council Meeting" [4]. Additionally, a letter titled "LETTER: EBMUD Plans Unnecessary Demolition of Historic Lafayette Reservoir Tower" is also available [5].
In summary, Stella Wotherspoon brings several years of local commission experience and community leadership to the Lafayette City Council, focused on transportation, housing, safety, and education-related community initiatives [1][2][3].
[1] Lafayette City Council Appoints Stella Wotherspoon [2] Lafayette City Council Agenda: Special Meeting - Council Appointment [3] Lafayette City Council Meeting Minutes: Special Meeting - Council Appointment [4] Locals Are Bitterly Divided Over Plans for Lafayette Reservoir Tower Ahead of Council Meeting [5] LETTER: EBMUD Plans Unnecessary Demolition of Historic Lafayette Reservoir Tower
- Stella Wotherspoon, the new Lafayette City Council member, has a background in local transportation and city planning, having served on Lafayette's Transportation and Circulation Commission and the City's General Plan Advisory Committee.
- This appointment comes at a time when Lafayette's politics and general-news are largely centered around city council matters, such as housing, safety, education, and transportation policies.
