Burlingame City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Donna Colson
Councilmember; term ends December 2028City of Burlingame
Donna Colson (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Burlingame City Council after the election.
Donna Colson is a Burlingame councilmember first elected in 2015 who served as Mayor in 2024.
Where Donna Colson stands: positions on the record
Bayfront plan1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve a $1.5 million agreement with Raimi and Associates to prepare a Bayfront Specific Plan (passed 5-0, December 2025).
Council voteBurlingame City Council minutes, December 1, 2025 (Regular Meeting) · Dec 1, 2025
Hotel tax measure1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to adopt the ordinance placing the hotel tax increase from 12% to 15% on the November 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteBurlingame City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Jul 6, 2026
Zoning code update1 sourced position
Made the motion to bring back for a second reading the ordinance amending Title 25 (Zoning) (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteBurlingame City Council minutes, February 17, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Feb 17, 2026
Transit housing (SB 79)1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said SB 79 is another example of state overreach and that Burlingame has done its share to meet housing goals.
Own statementBurlingame City Council minutes, March 16, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Mar 16, 2026
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