Dublin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael McCorriston
Candidate for Mayor
Michael McCorriston is running for mayor of Dublin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sherry Hu and Kiran Mohammad.
Vote-by-mail ballots start going out; early voting opens at the Registrar's office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayOn the City Council since 2020; served as vice mayor in 2023 and as appointed mayor for about six months in 2024. Says he spent a 40-year career managing the finances of large multinational corporations.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilmember
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from the Alameda County Democratic Party, the Tri Valley Democratic Club, the Alameda County Building & Construction Trades Council, the Bay East Association of Realtors, Councilmember Kashef Qaadri and Assessor Phong La, among others. Michael McCorriston campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.mike4dublin.com
Michael McCorriston's District 1 council term runs to December 2028. City of Dublin
Kashef Qaadri's campaign site lists Michael McCorriston and Jean Josey among his endorsers. Kashef Qaadri campaign site
Michael McCorriston's campaign site lists Kashef Qaadri among his endorsers. Michael McCorriston campaign site
Where Michael McCorriston stands: positions on the record
Hotel tax2 sourced positions
Voted yes on, and seconded, putting a hotel tax increase (8% to 12%) on the 2026 ballot (failed 3-1-1, short of the four votes required; July 2026).
Council voteDublin City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
Spoke in favor of the hotel tax increase given the projected structural deficit, as reported by the Pleasanton Weekly.
“This is a tiny increase and we’re doing it thoughtfully.”
Own statementPleasanton Weekly · Jul 28, 2026
Measure II / Dublin Boulevard2 sourced positions
Voted not to appeal the court ruling that ordered Measure II repealed (council voted 3-2 not to appeal, Feb. 2026).
Council votePleasanton Weekly · Feb 11, 2026
Told the Pleasanton Weekly that the time and cost of litigation were factors in his vote against an appeal.
Own statementPleasanton Weekly · Feb 11, 2026
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 07-26, changing council and mayor salaries for terms starting after the November 2026 election (adopted 3-2, Aug. 2026).
Council voteDublin City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
Appointments1 sourced position
Voted no on confirming Mayor Hu's appointments of Jackson Berg and Michael Goldstein to two advisory bodies (failed 2-3, July 2025).
Council voteDublin City Council minutes, July 15, 2025 · Jul 15, 2025
FCI Dublin1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution opposing reopening or repurposing the former federal prison, FCI Dublin, for any detention use (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteDublin City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025
Housing1 sourced position
Campaign site calls affordable and transitional housing a high priority.
“it is imperative that we continue to assign a high priority to establishing affordable and transitional housing in our city and within the Tri-Valley”
Own statementMichael McCorriston campaign site
Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Dublin City Council District 1 in 2024 (won; he was the only candidate).
Own statementAlameda County Registrar of Voters · Nov 5, 2024
Also running for Mayor
- Sherry Hu (incumbent)
- Kiran Mohammad
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