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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Larkspur City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Gareth
Walter

Gareth Walter is running for Larkspur City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Nonprofit president and retired technology executive who co-founded the music education group Rock Marin.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonprofit President / Parent
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: electgareth.com

On the record: Gareth Walter

4 sourced

01Vacant property tax1 sourced position

Campaign site says he will push a graduated vacancy tax aimed at large corporate landlords.
I'll push a graduated vacancy tax that targets large corporate landlords — not mom-and-pop owners.”
Own statementGareth Walter campaign site

02Data centers1 sourced position

Campaign site says he will introduce legislation to keep data centers out of Larkspur.
I'll introduce legislation to keep them out of Larkspur and push Marin County to do the same.”
Own statementGareth Walter campaign site

03Housing1 sourced position

Campaign site calls for getting homes built near the ferry, SMART and downtown.
Getting homes built near the ferry, SMART, and downtown so the teachers, first responders, and young families who keep Larkspur running can afford to live here.”
Own statementGareth Walter campaign site

04Wildfire and flooding1 sourced position

Campaign site calls for real infrastructure investment and preparedness rather than more studies.
Real infrastructure investment and preparedness — not just more studies — so our streets and homes can withstand the next flood, fire, or insurance shock.”
Own statementGareth Walter campaign site

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