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2 clusters · 2 sources · 30 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 26 days ago

Local municipal elections and ballot measures in California

Overview

In San Mateo County, local governments are preparing for November ballot initiatives and elections. In East Palo Alto, the City Council approved a measure to implement a 12-year term limit for council members, a move described by Mayor Webster Lincoln as a “healthy guardrail.” Additionally, East Palo Alto is seeing active City Council races, with candidates such as Gail Wilkerson and Ofelia Bello campaigning on platforms involving housing protections and community development.

In Redwood City, the council moved to place a citizen-led rent-control and tenant-protection measure on the November ballot. This proposal seeks to cap annual rent increases for certain multifamily units and expand eviction protections, though officials noted potential administrative costs between $5 million and $11 million annually. Meanwhile, in Gilroy, local elections are transitioning to a district-based format, with several candidates competing for seats in Districts 4, 5, and 6.

Entities

Webster Lincoln · East Palo Alto term‑limit ballot initiative · Redwood City, California · Redwood City rent‑control and tenant‑protection measure · East Palo Alto, California

Timeline

26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Local council races underway in Gilroy and East Palo Alto
Candidates are competing for city council seats in Gilroy and East Palo Alto, focusing on issues such as district-based voting, affordable housing, and local economic development.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
San Mateo County cities East Palo Alto and Redwood City consider ballot initiatives
East Palo Alto backs a 12‑year term‑limit ballot measure; Redwood City council weighs a rent‑control initiative, both set for November votes.

Sources

paloaltoonline.com · sanjosespotlight.com