Alameda Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Malia Vella
Candidate for Mayor
Malia Vella is running for mayor of Alameda in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tony Daysog and Tracy Jensen.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; early voting and 24-hour drop boxes open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Alameda councilmember (2016 to 2024) who was Vice Mayor for four of those years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Businesswoman/Educator
- Campaign website
- maliavella.com
Where Malia Vella stands: positions on the record
Measure L infrastructure bond1 sourced position
as reported by Alameda Post; not a direct quote
Supports Measure L, saying Alameda's unfunded infrastructure needs have grown and will keep growing if the city puts the work off.
“We do have an $800 million infrastructure need, and that need is going to continue to grow”
Forum answerAlameda Post · Sep 11, 2026
Flock license plate cameras1 sourced position
as reported by Alameda Post; not a direct quote
Opposed continuing the Flock system, saying she questioned its effectiveness and preferred investment in prevention, safety-net services and the CARE Team.
Forum answerAlameda Post · Aug 31, 2026
Vacancy tax1 sourced position
as reported by Alameda Post; not a direct quote
Pointed to the city's vacancy tax and facade-improvement grants as important tools for vacant storefronts.
Forum answerAlameda Post · Aug 31, 2026
Housing production1 sourced position
as reported by Alameda Post; not a direct quote
Said the city should reduce unnecessary bureaucratic delays in housing approvals.
Forum answerAlameda Post · Aug 31, 2026
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