Marina Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Liesbeth
Visscher
Liesbeth Visscher is running for mayor of Marina in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ana Luz Acevedo-Cabrera and Mike Moeller.
The race · Mayor
- 01Ana Luz Acevedo-Cabrera
- 02Mike Moeller
- 03Liesbeth VisscherYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Marina's Mayor Pro Tem, with experience in architecture and property management.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor Pro Tem
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- liesbethvisscher.com
Liesbeth Visscher holds the District 4 council seat, which is on the ballot, and is running for mayor instead. Monterey County NOW
On the record: Liesbeth Visscher
7 sourced01City facilities1 sourced position
Says in her ballot statement that she will replace the city's decades-old fire, police and city facilities.
Replace decades-old Fire, Police, and City facilities with buildings that match our population’s needs.”
Own statementMarina Visscher candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Jul 28, 2026
02Measure Q1 sourced position
as reported by Monterey County NOW; not a direct quote
Supports Measure Q and says she would look for ways to reduce the tax rate in the future if it passes.
Own statementMonterey County NOW · Sep 3, 2026
03Housing1 sourced position
Says in her ballot statement that she will build dedicated housing at Cypress Knolls for the missing middle, including teachers, healthcare workers and first responders.
Build dedicated housing at Cypress Knolls”
Own statementMarina Visscher candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Jul 28, 2026
04Council 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
05Hotel tax sharing1 sourced position
Moved the motion directing staff to amend the hotel development agreement and prepare a transient occupancy tax revenue-sharing agreement for a proposed luxury hotel (passed 4-1, July 2026).
06Development1 sourced position
Seconded the motion approving the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a drive-thru lane at a gas station on Del Monte Boulevard and Imjin Parkway (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteMarina City Council action minutes, Jun 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
07Measure Q ballot placement1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-104, which amended the ballot question for the proposed Utility Users Tax (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteMarina Resolution No. 2026-104 (adopted Jul 15, 2026, with roll call and staff report) · Jul 15, 2026
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