Marina City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Brian
McCarthy
Brian McCarthy, the incumbent, is running for Marina City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Background
- About
- District 1 city councilmember, cybersecurity risk manager and former Marina planning commission chair.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City of Marina Councilmember
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Monterey County Democrats. Monterey County DemocratsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- www.MarinaBrian.com
Brian McCarthy is the only candidate on the ballot for the District 1 seat. Monterey County Elections
On the record: Brian McCarthy
6 sourced01Transparency1 sourced position
Says in his ballot statement that he has advocated for responsible spending, transparency and improved infrastructure.
I have advocated for responsible spending, greater transparency, improved infrastructure, neighborhood quality of life and thoughtful development that benefits Marina residents.”
Own statementMarina McCarthy candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026
02Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2025-02, which raised monthly pay for council members to $2,000 and for the mayor to $2,250 (passed 3-1, March 2025).
Council voteMarina Ordinance No. 2025-02 (council compensation, adopted Mar 4, 2025, with roll call) · Mar 4, 2025
03Development1 sourced position
Voted no on approving the removal of 44 trees and a design review permit for a new car dealership at 2101 First Avenue (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteMarina City Council action minutes, Jun 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
04Hotel tax sharing1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion giving staff direction on a proposed luxury hotel, including a transient occupancy tax revenue-sharing agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).
05Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Abstained on adopting Ordinance 2026-05, which amends the city's short-term rental rules (passed 3-0, May 2026).
Council voteMarina City Council action minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
06Measure Q ballot placement1 sourced position
Moved the motion giving staff direction on a utility users tax, including a 7% rate, covered utilities and low-income and senior exemptions (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteMarina City Council action minutes, Jun 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
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