Corte Madera Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Eli
Beckman
Eli Beckman, the incumbent, is running for Corte Madera Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
The race · Town Council
- 01Eli BeckmanYou’re reading
- 02David C. Bell
- 03Ava Fruin
- 04Deborah E. Gallegos
- 05Pat RavasioIncumbent
Background
- About
- Town Council member and architect with more than eight years on the council, including two terms as mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Corte Madera Town Council Member, Architect
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Town of Corte Madera The Marin Democratic Party endorsed Eli Beckman and Ava Fruin for Corte Madera Town Council. Marin Democratic PartyCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
The Marin Democratic Party endorsed Eli Beckman and Ava Fruin for Corte Madera Town Council. Marin Democratic Party
On the record: Eli Beckman
10 sourced01Tobacco sales2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 1060, ending the sale of tobacco and nicotine products by businesses in Corte Madera (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council draft minutes, September 15, 2026 (Oct. 6, 2026 agenda item 4.D) · Sep 15, 2026
Called the tobacco and nicotine sales ban an important step for public health and said the town would be a partner to local businesses adapting to it.
I do believe this is an important step forward in protecting public health and disrupting Big Tobacco’s hopes of ensnaring future generations in nicotine addiction.”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Sep 3, 2026
02Flooding2 sourced positions
Says the town must move urgently to reduce fire hazards and build flood protection systems.
As climate change threatens our homes and infrastructure, we must move urgently to reduce fire hazards and build flood protection systems.”
Own statementMarin County Registrar of Voters
Made the motion adopting Resolution No. 01/2026 proclaiming a local emergency in Corte Madera (unanimous, January 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council minutes, January 6, 2026 (special meeting) · Jan 6, 2026
03Town manager2 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution No. 38/2026, which accepted Town Manager Adam Wolff's resignation and appointed Adam Politzer interim town manager (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council minutes, September 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
Abstained on Resolution No. 37/2026, the severance amendment to Adam Wolff's town manager contract (passed 4-0-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council minutes, September 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
04Paramedic tax1 sourced position
Made the motion adopting Resolution No. 24/2026, placing the paramedic special parcel tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
05Chamber of Commerce funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 03/2026, allocating up to $50,000 to the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce for 2026 expenses (unanimous, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council minutes, February 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026
06Business rules1 sourced position
Made the motion introducing the Commercial Code Modernization ordinance amending Titles 12 and 18 of the municipal code (passed 4-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCorte Madera Town Council draft minutes, September 15, 2026 (Oct. 6, 2026 agenda item 4.D) · Sep 15, 2026
07Local control1 sourced position
Says the town will need to navigate state efforts to sideline local government so local voices keep guiding decisions.
We’ll need to navigate the State’s efforts to sideline local government, making sure local voices continue to guide our decision making.”
Own statementMarin County Registrar of Voters
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What Eli Beckman said vs. how Eli Beckman voted
Tobacco sales ban
In their words
Called the tobacco and nicotine sales ban an important step for public health and said the town would be a partner to local businesses adapting to it.
Sep 3, 2026 ·Marin Independent Journal · Sep 3, 2026
On the record
Seconded and voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 1060, ending the sale of tobacco and nicotine products by businesses in Corte Madera (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
Sep 15, 2026 ·Corte Madera Town Council draft minutes, September 15, 2026 (Oct. 6, 2026 agenda item 4.D) · Sep 15, 2026
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