Redwood City Races
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City Council, District 1
Top candidate wins seat.
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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
Jeff Gee
- Redwood City Council Member, District 1/vice president
- Priorities: “Redwood Shores has unique issues: sea level rise concerns with our levees and lagoon, San Carlos Airport noise, geese, and lack of equitable city services — especially for seniors.”
- Transportation: “As a champion for the replacement of the 101/84 interchange, full funding is close and — once completed — the interchange will reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and provide bike and pedestrian access to the Port and Bayfront.”
- Experience: “My experience working across the region allows me to work on behalf of Redwood Shores and Redwood City, especially on issues such as public safety, fiscal responsibility, climate change, flooding and transportation.”
City Council, District 3
Top candidate wins seat.
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
Isabella Chu
- Public health professional
- Experience: “I was appointed in 2021 to serve on the Redwood City Planning Commission and am the chair of the Friendly Acres Neighborhood Association.”
- Priorities: “As I’ve talked to neighbors, almost everyone wants the same things: public safety, high-quality public services, safe streets, affordable housing, and economic opportunities.”
- Problem Solving: “As a public health professional, I’m used to getting results amid tough circumstances. I am practical, solution-oriented and want what’s best for everyone in our neighborhood.”
- isabellachu.org
Lissette Espinoza-Garnica
- Redwood City Council Member, District 3/caregiver
- Tenant Rights: “Protecting our community from corporate greed and bad landlords have been my biggest priorities and I promise to continue my steadfast devotion to our safety and wellness.”
- Housing: “I approved the conversion of three motels into shelters and permanent supportive housing, and stronger tenant and mobile home protections.”
- Public Safety: “The city is now veering away from using police to utilizing civilians to conduct homeless outreach and non-emergency traffic enforcement.”
City Council, District 4
Top candidate wins seat.
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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
Elmer Martínez Saballos
- Redwood City Council Member, District 4
- Minimum Wage: “Since joining the City Council, my proudest accomplishments include raising the local minimum wage.”
- Infrastructure: “Investing in long-standing neighborhood and road safety improvements, maintaining public safety services.”
- Priorities: “In my next term, I want to build on our successes and prioritize stronger partnerships with our schools, affordable housing, community safety, children and family services, economic vitality, safe transportation and climate resilience.”
- elmerforrwc.com
City Council, District 7
Top candidate wins seat.
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
Marcella Padilla
- Parks Commissioner/mom
- Experience: “Strongly rooted in our community raising my family here, I’ll use my experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors to help our city navigate important issues facing our residents.”
- Education: “Work to strengthen partnerships with public education ensuring families receive the support they need, including access to child care and early learning.”
- Priorities: “I’m dedicated to improving transportation, expanding alternatives, enhancing safety, ensuring all residents — especially youth and seniors — can stay safe and connected.”
- marcellapadilla.com
Diana Reddy
- Community organizer
- Health care: “As a long-time community leader I worked with Faith in Action to save the Health Plan of San Mateo, and worked with sister organizations throughout the country to expand children’s access to health care.”
- Housing: “I was part of the leadership team that launched the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust and served on the Housing and Human Concerns Committee.”
- Priorities: “I am committed to addressing social inequalities in our community, and am focused on environmental, economic, and housing justice.”
- reddy4rwc.com
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