Los Altos, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Los Altos City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

3 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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City Council District 2 · 1 seat

City Council District 4 · Unopposed

Voters in District 2 and District 4 each choose one councilmember; Districts 1, 3 and 5 are not on this ballot.

3 notes on these statements

Larry Lang is the only candidate on the District 4 ballot. Santa Clara County qualified list of local candidates (Aug. 27, 2026) · Aug 27, 2026

Pete Dailey is not running for re-election in District 2; he is running for the Valley Water board. Palo Alto Daily Post · Aug 19, 2026

The county's city page lists one at-large council seat as vacant. Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Sally MeadowsCouncilmember (at-large); term ends 20282sourcedJonathan WeinbergCouncilmember (at-large); term ends 20282sourced

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Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesDowntown parking plazas (Measure D), Housing sites and the state-required plan, E-bike and mobility device rulesKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Downtown parking plazas (Measure D)

Where it standsA citizen initiative on the Nov. 3 ballot would require voter approval before the city sells or redevelops its ten downtown parking plazas.

What's on the tableHow the council plans downtown parking, public space and housing sites if the measure passes or fails.

Housing sites and the state-required plan

Where it standsThe city's 2023-2031 Housing Element lists ten downtown lots as a place where 124 homes could be built.

What's on the tableWhere new homes go if downtown lots are removed from the plan.

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    The seat math

    2 stay (not up this year): Sally Meadows, Jonathan Weinberg2 on this ballot

    5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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