Larkspur City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Stephanie
Andre
Stephanie Andre, the incumbent, is running for Larkspur City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Stephanie AndreYou’re reading
- 02Aaron Burnett
- 03Spencer Doyle
- 04Jeanne Friedel
- 05Brian H. Jaffe
- 06Sarah MarguliesIncumbent
- 07Gareth Walter
Background
- About
- Mayor of Larkspur and a retired investment banker and finance executive. She joined the City Council in March 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Lists Vice Mayor Gabe Paulson, Councilmember Scot Candell, Councilmember Sarah Margulies and Councilmember Catherine Way among her endorsers. Stephanie Andre campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.stephanie4larkspur.com
On the record: Stephanie Andre
6 sourced01Vacant property tax1 sourced position
Said at the June 17, 2026 council workshop that a tax would not make vacancies go away, and asked what the city can do to discourage long-term vacancies.
I don’t think implementing a tax makes it all go away, but what can we do to discourage the long-term vacancies?”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Jul 3, 2026
02Serenity apartments1 sourced position
as reported by the Marin Independent Journal; not a direct quote
Co-wrote with Councilmember Scot Candell a report recommending that Larkspur withdraw from the California Community Housing Agency (council voted 4-0 to withdraw, April 2025).
03Climate action1 sourced position
Lists prioritizing climate action among her work on the council in her ballot statement.
cutting red tape and waste, increasing government accountability, and prioritizing climate action”
Own statementMarin County Registrar of Voters · Sep 17, 2026
04City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget resolutions (unanimous, June 2026).
Council voteLarkspur City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
05Library1 sourced position
Voted yes on the budget amendment for added costs at the Larkspur Library at The Commons (unanimous, April 2026).
Council voteLarkspur City Council minutes, April 15, 2026 · Apr 15, 2026
06Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing the ordinances on ministerial approval of projects in the housing priority overlay zone (unanimous, June 2026).
Council voteLarkspur City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
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