Half Moon Bay City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Ron
Kies
Ron Kies is running for Half Moon Bay City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Debbie Ruddock.
The race · City Council District 4
- 01Ron KiesYou’re reading
- 02Debbie RuddockIncumbent
Background
- About
- Geologist who spent four decades in the global energy industry before retiring in 2022. He holds a master's degree in Geological Sciences.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the San Mateo County Democratic Party and the Coastside Democrats. Coastside NewsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- The San Mateo County Democratic Party and Coastside Democrats endorsed him over Ruddock. Coastside News
- Campaign website
- kiesforcouncil.com
On the record: Ron Kies
5 sourced01555 Kelly housing (Measure Q)1 sourced position
Plans to vote yes on Measure Q, citing the legal risk of a no vote.
I’ll vote yes for 555 Kelly ’cause it’s the right thing to do, this is where we are, and the downside of a no vote is too consequential to ignore.”
Own statementCoastside News
02Rent control1 sourced position
Opposes a blanket rent control policy and favors case-by-case help for struggling tenants.
I think a blanket rent control policy is putting a big hammer on a small problem”
Own statementCoastside News
03State housing requirements1 sourced position
Wants clear, agreed deadlines with the state and a focus on meeting them.
We have to establish with the state what are the clear, definable and agreed-upon deadlines”
Own statementCoastside News
04Permitting1 sourced position
Platform calls for faster building permits.
Simplify and expedite the building permit process”
Own statementRon Kies for City Council
05Measure I town center map1 sourced position
as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote
Said he was leaning toward voting against the Measure I map change.
Own statementCoastside News
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