Half Moon Bay City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
David
Gorn
David Gorn is running for Half Moon Bay City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Robert Brownstone.
The race · City Council District 1
- 01Robert BrownstoneIncumbent
- 02David GornYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Half Moon Bay Planning Commission chair and former editor of the Half Moon Bay Review.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Endorsed by Mayor Debbie Ruddock, Councilmember Patric Jonsson, Planning Commissioner Christopher DelNagro, former Mayor Naomi Patridge and Beautification Committee President Cameron Palmer. Coastside News · Sep 24, 2026
- Campaign website
- davidgorn4council.com
On the record: David Gorn
8 sourced01555 Kelly housing (Measure Q)2 sourced positions
As a planning commissioner, voted to approve the coastal development permit for the 555 Kelly senior farmworker housing project.
Commission voteCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
Plans to vote no on Measure Q while saying he supports the project itself.
It’s nothing against the project, but it’s against that process”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
02Hyatt hotel project1 sourced position
As a planning commissioner, voted against the proposed Hyatt hotel project; the council later approved it on appeal.
Commission voteCoastside News
03Rent control1 sourced position
Said he likely would have voted to keep a local rent control program had he been on the council.
the need to control rent and to keep rent down is so great that I would probably lean toward it”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
04State housing requirements1 sourced position
Emphasizes preserving local control and criticizes state pressure on the city.
I believe that that push, that bullying by the state is just the start”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
05Measure D growth limit1 sourced position
Wants to defend Measure D and sees no need to change it.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Measure D. I don’t think we need to fix it”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
06Measure I town center map1 sourced position
as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote
Plans to vote against Measure I, calling the map change unnecessary.
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
07Record1 sourced position
Resigned from the Half Moon Bay City Council (June 2006).
Own statementEast Bay Times · Jun 12, 2006
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