Burlingame Races
Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.
Top candidate wins seat.
Andrea Pappajohn100%
2,149 votes
Updated at 7:35 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
Top candidate wins seat.
Desiree Thayer49.2%
1,248 votes
Nirmala Bandrapalli24.3%
618 votes
Rachel Ni15.7%
400 votes
Updated at 7:35 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
Top candidate wins seat.
Donna Colson78.4%
1,944 votes
Tony Paul21.5%
533 votes
Updated at 7:35 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
City Council, District 1 — Short Term
Top candidate wins seat.
Andrea Pappajohn100%
2,149 votes
Updated at 7:35 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Andrea Pappajohn
- Burlingame City Council Member, District 1 — Short Term
- Open Spaces: “To help keep our community active, I have prioritized getting more use out of our public spaces. In our District 1, this has included improving the Mills Canyon trail, opening the new Skyline dog park, and working with the city on addressing trees downed during storms.”
- Climate Change: “I championed the strategic development of Burlingame’s 2030 Climate Action Plan.”
- Priorities: “I will advocate for grade separation to ensure safety and look for creative solutions for our community’s open spaces, like the new town square … I am committed to keeping our streets safe, our finances strong, and our Downtown and North Burlingame businesses vibrant.”
City Council, District 2 — Full Term
Top candidate wins seat.
Desiree Thayer49.2%
1,248 votes
Nirmala Bandrapalli24.3%
618 votes
Rachel Ni15.7%
400 votes
Updated at 7:35 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Nirmala Bandrapalli
- Mother/business owner
- Growth: “During my tenure on the Planning Commission, I advocated for responsible growth and development in our community.”
- Experience: “With over 20 years of project/program management experience in the health care space, along with a masters degree and a biochemistry and project management professional certification, I am well equipped to lead teams and achieve results.”
- Inclusivity: “As an immigrant and resident of Burlingame for over 20 years, I value diversity and inclusion, bringing a unique perspective to effectively represent all residents.”
Rachel Ni
- Business owner
- Public Safety: “I am committed to enhancing safety measures to ensure a secure environment for our residents.”
- Housing: “I will focus on creating pathways to homeownership to address housing affordability challenges in Burlingame.”
- Businesses: “Supporting our local businesses is crucial for our city’s growth and prosperity. I will work toward creating a more business-friendly environment.”
Hadia Khoury
- Mother/business owner
- Priorities: “My priorities include clean and safe neighborhoods, safer and pedestrian-friendly El Camino, accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities, adding a children’s park near Broadway, waterfront open spaces, solar lighting, better-lit streets and parks, and adding a dog park.”
- Budget: “Under my leadership I want to make sure that we are being fiscally responsible and find new ways to generate revenue.”
- Experience: “Over the past four years, I have dedicated my time to beautifying Downtown Burlingame, which received positive feedback from the community.”
Desiree Thayer
- Scientist/educator
- Experience: As a PhD scientist and science educator, I am guided by curiosity and skilled at analyzing complex systems.”
- Priorities: “I will…work to ensure the entire Burlingame community benefits from: Safe and well-maintained streets and sidewalks.”
- Broadway: “A thoughtful, community-driven Broadway Specific Plan that supports local businesses and prioritizes neighborhood vibrancy.”
City Council, District 4 — Full Term
Top candidate wins seat.
Donna Colson78.4%
1,944 votes
Tony Paul21.5%
533 votes
Updated at 7:35 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Donna Colson
- Mayor, Burlingame/substitute teacher
- Public Safety: “Since joining the Council in 2015, we have … increased safety by adding police, and investing in our outstanding staff who provide excellent city services.”
- Infrastructure: “Over the next four years, I will work to complete the renovation of El Camino Real and build a safe intersection at the Broadway Station.”
- Experience: “I am a ‘doer’ with four decades of experience in private and public sector leadership and a record of collaboration, strong financial stewardship, and project success.”
- www.donnacolson4citycouncil.com
Tony Paul
- Senior transportation engineer
- Priorities: “As a resident of Burlingame community, I am dedicated to making our city vibrant, safe, walking-friendly, and economically profitable for all.”
- Police: “My plan is to improve police-community relations.”
- Transportation: “My vision is to extend the destination of the current free shuttles from Millbrae Bart to Broadway/California Drive, to Burlingame Caltrain station, and to Burlingame Avenue where employees daily commute to work.”
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