Cupertino City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Mark Fantozzi

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Mark Fantozzi is running for Cupertino City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Structural civil engineer with more than 50 years of experience. Former member of the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission.

Where Mark Fantozzi stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

Says state housing mandates are reducing local control and weakening zoning protections residents have relied on.
“I believe state housing mandates are steadily reducing local control and weakening zoning protections that residents have relied upon for decades.”
Own statementCandidate statement, Aug 2026

Wildfire safety1 sourced position

Objects to high-density housing in very-high fire hazard zones.
“A good chunk of Cupertino is in a very-high fire hazard zone and they’re building high-density housing in those areas. That makes no sense.”
Own statementSan José Spotlight · Aug 22, 2026

Budget and taxes3 sourced positions

Says government should show existing funds are managed efficiently before asking taxpayers for more.
“Before asking taxpayers for more money, government should demonstrate that existing funds are being managed efficiently and that every effort is being made to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
as reported by Diya TV; not a direct quote
At a Sept 19 forum, urged reviewing department budgets for efficiency and working with local businesses to compete with neighboring cities for retail tenants.
Forum answerDiya TV forum report · Sep 22, 2026
Says taxpayers deserve full cost disclosure before new taxes, fees or bonds.
“Too often, costs are obscured while taxpayers are asked to approve new taxes, fees, and bonds without a full discussion of long-term impacts.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Sep 30, 2026)

City Hall and governance1 sourced position

Says government authority is held in trust for the people and must stay accountable to residents.
“Government authority is held in trust for the people and must remain accountable to the residents it serves.”
Own statementCandidate statement, Aug 2026

Approach to governing1 sourced position

Favors simplifying government decisions.
“Most things can be simplified to the point where you can make some fairly reasonable decisions that meet people’s needs.”
Own statementSan José Spotlight · Aug 22, 2026

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