Half Moon Bay City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Robert
Brownstone
Robert Brownstone, the incumbent, is running for Half Moon Bay City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Gorn.
The race · City Council District 1
- 01Robert BrownstoneYou’re reading
- 02David Gorn
Background
- About
- Attorney and District 1 councilmember with a background in organizational development and civil rights.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Lists U.S. Rep. Sam Liccardo, state Sen. Josh Becker, state Assemblymember Marc Berman and Vice Mayor Deborah Penrose among those endorsing his reelection. Coastside News · Sep 24, 2026
On the record: Robert Brownstone
6 sourced01Rent control2 sourced positions
Voted no on adopting Ordinance 2026-02, repealing the rent stabilization and rental registration chapters (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteHalf Moon Bay City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote
Says some local rent protections are warranted and he is open to letting landlords raise rents more while keeping a local cap.
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
02555 Kelly housing (Measure Q)1 sourced position
Plans to vote yes on Measure Q, the 555 Kelly senior farmworker housing lease.
What makes this project really special is I think it’s going to be a real model of dignity and safety”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
03State housing requirements1 sourced position
Favors building trust with state agencies enforcing housing laws rather than escalating the dispute.
The bottom line, my approach, is how do you maximize trust building between the agencies that are enforcing these laws and representing the concerns of our constituents”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
04Measure D growth limit1 sourced position
as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote
Plans to vote yes on Measure I and wants to explore letting accessory dwelling units use less than a full Measure D allocation.
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
05Measure I town center map1 sourced position
as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote
Plans to vote yes on Measure I, the Measure D Town Center map change.
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
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What Robert Brownstone said vs. how Robert Brownstone voted
Rent control
In their words
Says some local rent protections are warranted and he is open to letting landlords raise rents more while keeping a local cap.
Sep 24, 2026 ·as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote ·Coastside News · Sep 24, 2026
On the record
Voted no on adopting Ordinance 2026-02, repealing the rent stabilization and rental registration chapters (passed 3-2, May 2026).
May 5, 2026 ·Half Moon Bay City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
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