Mountain View City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Alex Amoroso
Candidate for City Council
Alex Amoroso is running for Mountain View City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayU.S. Army Reserve officer and first-time candidate. Volunteers with Friends of the Mountain View Library, the Mountain View Rotary Club, Friends of Stevens Creek Trail and Hope’s Corner.
- Endorsed by
- VoteVets, Agape Silicon Valley, Golden State Property Management and BIA Bay Area, plus individual supporters. Campaign website endorsements page (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- www.alex4council.com
Where Alex Amoroso stands: positions on the record
Housing5 sourced positions
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors SB 79, the state law meant to increase housing density near major transit stops.
“SB 79 with guard rails. Build housing with sustainable standards and not to exceed height of buildings that would lead to gentrification.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors increasing housing density in parts of the city made up largely of single-family homes.
“Housing diversity is what makes Mountain View competitive and attractive for job seekers and new residents.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors the city's rent control ordinance.
“Rent control makes living in Mountain View attainable, especially for young families wanting to grow equity and work to raise incomes to match costs.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
As reported by the Mountain View Voice; quote is verbatim, summary is not
Supports SB 79 with reservations; wants a city plan that keeps high-rise apartments out of single-family areas and parks, favoring duplexes and quadplexes there.
“SB 79 doesn’t really give us a good specific site picture when it comes to building for our community”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026
As reported by the Mountain View Voice; quote is verbatim, summary is not
Opposes replacing public parking lots with affordable housing unless other parking is provided.
“If it’s affordable housing here that doesn’t affect parking, I have no issue with it”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026
Vehicle residents2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors further restricting oversized vehicles from parking on city streets.
“We can work with city officials and residents to build lots or structures for these vehicles to reside in with directed designation.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
As reported by the Mountain View Voice; quote is verbatim, summary is not
Supports further restricting oversized vehicles on streets and wants more structures and safe parking sites built for RVs.
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026
Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors raising the city's business tax on major tech companies to generate more revenue.
“Major tech companies have enjoyed billions of dollars in profits working in our community since the 1970s and can contribute more in taxes.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors Measure F, which would increase the city's hotel tax.
“Similar to city fees, hotel fees will protect the employment of hard-working city staff that keep the city running.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors the city asking voters to approve a general obligation bond to fund city initiatives.
“There is a growing desire for transparency in the budget from the city and I support making the process more democratic and people involved.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
As reported by the Mountain View Voice; quote is verbatim, summary is not
Says some programs, such as visual arts projects, could be put on hold if the city must trim expenses; favors a tech business tax increase and a bond.
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026
Downtown1 sourced position
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes paid street parking in downtown Mountain View.
“One of the best commercial and inviting features of Mountain View is its free parking and separates us from neighboring cities.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
Streets1 sourced position
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes the California Street changes, including fewer driving lanes and protected bike lanes.
“As much as I support bikes as alternative travel, reducing lanes only adds to the pileup of traffic.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes reintroducing automatic license plate readers in Mountain View.
“Flock or non-Flock, security camera developers are notorious for retaining records and violating the privacy of citizens.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026
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