Half Moon Bay City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Susie
Morasci
Susie Morasci is running for Half Moon Bay City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven Booker.
The race · City Council District 5
- 01Steven Booker
- 02Susie MorasciYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Multigenerational Coastsider who served six years as an officer and board member of the IDES Society.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Her campaign website lists Mayor Debbie Ruddock, Councilmember Patric Jonsson, former Councilmember Naomi Patridge and others among her supporters. Coastside News · Sep 24, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.votemorascihmb.com
On the record: Susie Morasci
4 sourced01555 Kelly housing (Measure Q)1 sourced position
as reported by Coastside News; not a direct quote
Said she would vote against upholding the council's 555 Kelly decision, citing the location, while supporting housing for senior farmworkers.
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
02Rent control1 sourced position
Said she did not disagree with the council's repeal of rent control because state rules protect tenants.
I think it is important to have guidelines, but I think at the state level, there already are enough guidelines to protect tenants”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
03State housing requirements1 sourced position
Favors negotiating with the state to meet its requirements without giving up local control.
I do believe that there is a happy medium where we can negotiate and come to an understanding while doing both”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
04Growth1 sourced position
Says growth should be intentional and preserve small-town character.
I’m not against growth. I think growth is good, but I think we really need to be intentional about it.”
Own statementCoastside News · Sep 24, 2026
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