N-PX 1 tm2221128d3_npx.txt N-PX UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-PX ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-4474 NAME OF REGISTRANT: VANGUARD CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE FUNDS ADDRESS OF REGISTRANT: PO BOX 2600, VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482 NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: ANNE E. ROBINSON PO BOX 876 VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482 REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (610) 669-1000 DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: NOVEMBER 30 DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022 ******************************* FORM N-Px REPORT ****************************** ICA File Number: 81104474C Reporting Period: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2022 VANGUARD CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE FUNDS Each investment advisor's votes cast are shown separately below. Sections without an investment advisor listed reflect votes cast at the discretion of the Fund. The votes reported do not reflect any votes cast pursuant to a regulatory requirement. =============== VANGUARD CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND ================ BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA FUND, INC. Ticker: MYC Security ID: 09254M600 Meeting Date: JUL 29, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: JUN 01, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1.1 Elect Director Michael J. Castellano For For Management 1.2 Elect Director Richard E. Cavanagh For For Management 1.3 Elect Director Cynthia L. Egan For For Management 1.4 Elect Director Robert Fairbairn For For Management 1.5 Elect Director Stayce Harris For For Management 1.6 Elect Director J. Phillip Holloman For For Management 1.7 Elect Director R. Glenn Hubbard For For Management 1.8 Elect Director Catherine A. Lynch For For Management 1.9 Elect Director John M. Perlowski For For Management 1.10 Elect Director Karen P. Robards For For Management 1.11 Elect Director Frank J. Fabozzi For For Management 1.12 Elect Director W. Carl Kester For For Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA FUND, INC. Ticker: MYC Security ID: 09254M600 Meeting Date: FEB 04, 2022 Meeting Type: Special Record Date: DEC 07, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1A Approve Reorganization of Funds For For Management between BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. 1B For VRDP Holders: Approve the For For Management Reorganization Agreement and the Reorganization -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA QUALITY FUND, INC. Ticker: MCA Security ID: 09254N806 Meeting Date: JUL 29, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: JUN 01, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1.1 Elect Director Michael J. Castellano For For Management 1.2 Elect Director Richard E. Cavanagh For For Management 1.3 Elect Director Cynthia L. Egan For For Management 1.4 Elect Director Robert Fairbairn For For Management 1.5 Elect Director Stayce Harris For For Management 1.6 Elect Director J. Phillip Holloman For For Management 1.7 Elect Director R. Glenn Hubbard For For Management 1.8 Elect Director Catherine A. Lynch For For Management 1.9 Elect Director John M. Perlowski For For Management 1.10 Elect Director Karen P. Robards For For Management 1.11 Elect Director Frank J. Fabozzi For For Management 1.12 Elect Director W. Carl Kester For For Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA QUALITY FUND, INC. Ticker: MCA Security ID: 09254N806 Meeting Date: FEB 04, 2022 Meeting Type: Special Record Date: DEC 07, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1C Approve Reorganization of Funds For For Management between BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. 1D For VRDP Holders: Approve the For For Management Reorganization Agreement and the Reorganization -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Ticker: NKX Security ID: 670651603 Meeting Date: NOV 17, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: SEP 20, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1a.1 Elect Director Jack B. Evans For For Management 1a.2 Elect Director Joanne T. Medero For For Management 1a.3 Elect Director Matthew Thornton, III For For Management 1a.4 Elect Director William C. Hunter For For Management 1a.5 Elect Director Albin F. Moschner For For Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Ticker: NKX Security ID: 670651876 Meeting Date: NOV 17, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: SEP 20, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1a.1 Elect Director Jack B. Evans For For Management 1a.2 Elect Director Joanne T. Medero For For Management 1a.3 Elect Director Matthew Thornton, III For For Management 1a.4 Elect Director William C. Hunter For For Management 1a.5 Elect Director Albin F. Moschner For For Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Ticker: NAC Security ID: 67066Y840 Meeting Date: NOV 17, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: SEP 20, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1a.1 Elect Director Jack B. Evans For For Management 1a.2 Elect Director Joanne T. Medero For For Management 1a.3 Elect Director Matthew Thornton, III For For Management 1a.4 Elect Director William C. Hunter For For Management 1a.5 Elect Director Albin F. Moschner For For Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Ticker: NAC Security ID: 67066Y865 Meeting Date: NOV 17, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: SEP 20, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1a.1 Elect Director Jack B. Evans For For Management 1a.2 Elect Director Joanne T. Medero For For Management 1a.3 Elect Director Matthew Thornton, III For For Management 1a.4 Elect Director William C. Hunter For For Management 1a.5 Elect Director Albin F. Moschner For For Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Ticker: NAC Security ID: 67066Y881 Meeting Date: NOV 17, 2021 Meeting Type: Annual Record Date: SEP 20, 2021 # Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor 1a.1 Elect Director Jack B. Evans For For Management 1a.2 Elect Director Joanne T. Medero For For Management 1a.3 Elect Director Matthew Thornton, III For For Management 1a.4 Elect Director William C. Hunter For For Management 1a.5 Elect Director Albin F. Moschner For For Management ========== END NPX REPORT SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. VANGUARD CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE FUNDS By: /s/Mortimer J. Buckley Mortimer J. Buckley* Chief Executive Officer, President, and Trustee Date: August 26, 2022 *By: /s/Anne E. Robinson Anne E. Robinson, pursuant to a Power of Attorney filed on November 29, 2021 (see File Number 33-64845) and a Power of Attorney filed on August 26, 2021 (see file Number 811-02652), Incorporated by Reference.