Marina Mayor & City Council Election 2026

Where it standsThe council placed a 7% utility users tax on the Nov. 3 ballot as Measure Q; the city says it could generate an estimated $3.83 million a year.

What's on the tableWhether Marina funds new police, fire and city hall buildings with a general utility users tax, and what the council does with the money.

• The city says Measure Q would create a 7% Utility Users Tax and generate an estimated $3.83 million annually for the General Fund. City of Marina · Aug 26, 2026 ↗
• The city says the measure could help address a nearly $58 million funding gap for a new police station, fire station and City Hall and Council Chambers. City of Marina · Aug 26, 2026 ↗
• Staff said that because the tax is proposed as a general tax, revenue must be available for general city purposes, and that staff did not recommend a sunset. Marina Resolution No. 2026-104 (adopted Jul 15, 2026, with roll call and staff report) · Jul 15, 2026 ↗
• The council placed the measure on the ballot July 7, 2026, by a 4-0 vote with one member absent. Marina Resolution No. 2026-100 (adopted Jul 7, 2026, with roll call) · Jul 7, 2026 ↗

Where it standsThe council extended a moratorium on new short-term rentals in May and introduced a revised ordinance in September that keeps a ban at properties with newer ADUs.

What's on the tableWhat short-term rental rules apply in Marina, including for properties with accessory dwelling units, and when enforcement begins.

• On May 19, 2026, the council extended the temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals through June 17, 2026, by a 4-0 roll call vote. Marina City Council action minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026 ↗
• On Sept. 1, 2026, the council introduced a short-term rental ordinance by a 3-1 vote that keeps the ban at properties with an ADU or JADU approved after Jan. 1, 2020. Marina City Council agenda packet, Sep 15, 2026 (includes action minutes of Sep 1) · Sep 15, 2026 ↗

Where it standsOn July 1 the council directed staff to proceed on amending the hotel development agreement and on a possible transient occupancy tax revenue-sharing agreement.

What's on the tableWhether the city shares future hotel tax revenue with the developer of a proposed luxury resort hotel.

• The July 1, 2026 direction to staff passed 4-1. Marina City Council agenda packet, Aug 5, 2026 (includes action minutes of Jul 1, Jul 7 and Jul 15) · Aug 5, 2026 ↗
• Council members said the hotel tax incentive is based on future hotel tax revenue the city would share with the developer and has no bearing on the proposed utility users tax. Marina City Council agenda packet, Aug 5, 2026 (includes action minutes of Jul 1, Jul 7 and Jul 15) · Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Where it standsThe council voted in June to progress roundabout designs for Reservation Road and Del Monte Boulevard.

What's on the tableWhether and how Marina builds roundabouts at the Reservation Road and Del Monte Boulevard intersection and corridor.

• On June 16, 2026, the council moved to progress with the Reservation Road/Del Monte Boulevard roundabout design and the Reservation Road roundabout corridor design (passed 4-0). Marina City Council action minutes, Jun 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026 ↗

Where it standsCandidates for mayor and District 4 describe workforce or missing middle housing and new development as priorities.

What's on the tableWhat kinds of new housing and development the council approves, including at Cypress Knolls.

• The council's Sept. 1, 2026 consent agenda included a resolution authorizing a state Transformative Climate Communities planning grant application for the Cypress Knolls Project Area. Marina City Council agenda packet, Sep 15, 2026 (includes action minutes of Sep 1) · Sep 15, 2026 ↗