State housing mandates
Where it standsFoster City must plan for roughly 1,900 new housing units between 2023 and 2031 and is behind that pace, the Daily Journal reports.
What's on the tableHow the council responds to state housing requirements, including approvals and tenant protections.
Long-term budget deficits
Where it standsThe Daily Journal reports Foster City faces long-term structural deficits, and the council has held multiple meetings on economic development strategies to raise revenue.
What's on the tableWhether to close projected shortfalls through new revenue, spending cuts or both.
Street design and the 92/101 connector
Where it standsA State Route 92/Highway 101 connector project is under discussion, and both District 1 candidates call it a temporary fix, the Daily Journal reports.
What's on the tableHow the city balances car lane capacity against bike and pedestrian improvements.
- The State Route 92/Highway 101 connector would add a connecting lane between the two roads, similar to the 101 express lanes with demand pricing, the Daily Journal reports. San Mateo Daily Journal ↗
School-zone speed limits and e-bikes
Where it standsThe council introduced an ordinance in November 2025 setting 15 mph limits on certain streets near schools, and in October 2025 approved a joint letter on e-bike safety education.
What's on the tableWhat further traffic and e-bike safety measures the city adopts.
Council oversight and committees
Where it standsThe council disbanded its Audit Committee in March 2026.
What's on the tableHow the council oversees city finances and the advisory bodies that report to it.