Burlingame City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Desiree Thayer
Councilmember, District 2; term ends December 2028City of Burlingame
Desiree Thayer (Councilmember, District 2) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Burlingame City Council after the election.
Desiree Thayer is the District 2 member of the Burlingame City Council.
Where Desiree Thayer stands: positions on the record
Hotel tax measure1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt the resolution calling the November 3, 2026 election on the hotel tax increase from 12% to 15% (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteBurlingame City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Jul 6, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt two of the four resolutions in the item that included adopting the FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets (passed 3-0-2, June 2026).
Council voteBurlingame City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Jun 15, 2026
Transit housing (SB 79)1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the alternative plan appeared consistent with transit-oriented design principles, with the highest density closest to rail.
Own statementBurlingame City Council minutes, March 16, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Mar 16, 2026
On the ballot this time
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