East Palo Alto City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Michael Mashack

Candidate for City Council

7 candidates · 2 seats3 sourced positions

Michael Mashack is running for East Palo Alto City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Today

East Palo Alto planning commissioner and founder of Bay Area Urban Eagles, a youth workforce nonprofit in aviation.

Where Michael Mashack stands: positions on the record

Inclusionary housing1 sourced position

Voted with the Planning Commission majority to reject the Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (5-2, July 2026).
Commission votePalo Alto Online · Jul 14, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Said housing needs can be addressed while supporting homeownership, neighborhood stability and opportunities for future generations to stay.
“I believe we can address housing needs while supporting homeownership, neighborhood stability, and opportunities for future generations to remain in East Palo Alto.”
Own statementMichael Mashack

Community engagement1 sourced position

Said that as a council member he would hold town halls so residents understand proposals before decisions.
“I would make a concerted effort to get the community to understand what is being proposed before I make a decision, and encourage other council members to do the same.”
Own statementMercury News · Oct 1, 2026

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