Alameda City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Thushan Amarasiriwardena

Candidate for City Council

9 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Thushan Amarasiriwardena is running for Alameda City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Today

Software product manager who has served as president of the Alameda Library Board.

Where Thushan Amarasiriwardena stands: positions on the record

Measure L infrastructure bond1 sourced position

Supports Measure L and says he wants to help deliver it on time and on budget.
“I’m supporting the city infrastructure bond, Measure L”
Own statementAlameda Post · Sep 8, 2026

Flock license plate cameras1 sourced position

as reported by Alameda Post; not a direct quote
Called the current Flock system mass surveillance and said public-safety technology should stay under local control, retain data briefly and have a clear purpose.
“mass surveillance”
Forum answerAlameda Post · Aug 31, 2026

Housing production1 sourced position

Says he will work to protect Alamedans by building more housing and helping people already in Alameda.
“I’ll work to protect Alamedans by building more housing and helping people already here”
Own statementAlameda Post · Sep 8, 2026

Vacancy tax1 sourced position

as reported by Alameda Post; not a direct quote
Supported strengthening the vacancy tax for storefronts that remain empty for extended periods.
Forum answerAlameda Post · Aug 31, 2026

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