East Palo Alto City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mark Dinan
Councilmember; term ends November 2028San Mateo LAFCo
Mark Dinan (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the East Palo Alto City Council after the election.
Member of the East Palo Alto City Council.
Where Mark Dinan stands: positions on the record
Inclusionary housing1 sourced position
Voted to approve the Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program, which let projects of 20 units or fewer skip inclusionary housing requirements (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council votePalo Alto Online · Jul 8, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Voted in December 2025 to sign a three-year contract renewal for Flock license plate reader technology.
Council votePalo Alto Online · Apr 22, 2026
Civic center bond (Measure O)1 sourced position
Voted to place the $125 million civic center and water bond on the November ballot (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council votePalo Alto Online · Jul 8, 2026
Term limits (Measure CC)1 sourced position
as quoted by Palo Alto Online
Said turnover on the council is good and that bringing in new and younger voices is important (May 2026).
“Turnover is excellent for the city”
Forum answerPalo Alto Online · May 12, 2026
On the ballot this time
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