What political party is Kerry Hillis?

Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Moraga Town Council · Nov 3, 2026

Kerry
Hillis

Kerry Hillis, the incumbent, is running for Moraga Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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TodayOct 11

Voter registration deadlineOct 19

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Election DayNov 3

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Background

About: Moraga's mayor and a public affairs manager at Alstom, first elected to the Town Council in 2022. He serves on the board of the Bay Area Council.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: Endorsements listed on his website include U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, State Senator Tim Grayson, Moraga Councilmember Graham Thiel and County Supervisor Candace Andersen. Kerry Hillis campaign website, Endorsements
Campaign website: kerryhillis.com

Graham Thiel, a councilmember, is listed as an endorser of Kerry Hillis on his campaign website. Kerry Hillis campaign website, Endorsements

On the record: Kerry Hillis

7 sourced

01Flag display policy1 sourced position

Seconded the motion to adopt the resolution establishing a Ceremonial Flag Display Policy for town facilities; it passed 4-0 with one absent (May 13, 2026).
Council voteTown Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026

02Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position

Voted to introduce an ordinance amending Moraga's accessory dwelling unit chapter, with revised neighbor-notice language; it passed 4-1, Thiel opposed (June 24, 2026).
Council voteTown Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026

03Commons Park shade structure1 sourced position

Voted to amend the FY 2026-27 capital budget to add a Commons Park all-access playground shade structure; it passed 5-0 (July 8, 2026).
Council voteTown Council minutes, July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026

04Local school measure1 sourced position

Voted yes to endorse the Moraga School District ballot measure (passed 5-0, April 8, 2026).
Council voteTown Council minutes, April 8, 2026 · Apr 8, 2026

05Housing1 sourced position

Lists housing and economic vitality among his priorities.
Expand housing choices, strengthen our commercial centers and local amenities, and support a stronger economic base while protecting what residents value about Moraga.”
Own statementKerry Hillis campaign website

06Parks and open space1 sourced position

Lists parks, recreation and community life among his priorities.
Keep Moraga’s Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan moving forward, expand recreation opportunities, and invest in the places and amenities that bring our community together.”
Own statementKerry Hillis campaign website

07Meeting minutes1 sourced position

Moved to agendize consideration of producing verbatim Town Council minutes; the motion failed 2-3 (July 8, 2026).
Council voteTown Council minutes, July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026

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