Mountain View City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Erik Poicon

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 3 seats14 sourced positions

Erik Poicon is running for Mountain View City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Santa Clara County Library community outreach specialist. Member of the city’s Human Relations Committee and a Santa Clara County Human Rights Commissioner; ran for council in 2024.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Library Outreach Specialist
Endorsed by: Santa Clara County Democratic Party, South Bay Labor Council, California Working Families Party, SEIU 521, Mountain View Housing Justice, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, State Sen. Josh Becker and Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens and Alex Lee. Campaign website endorsements page (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
Campaign website: www.erik4mv.com

Where Erik Poicon stands: positions on the record

Housing4 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.
“I support housing near transit. My concern is timing to ensure these projects don't get more expensive in the future.”
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.
“We need more choice because currently any working families, young adults and seniors on fixed incomes can’t afford current rents or meet requirements.”
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.
“I'm a pro-housing and pro-tenant that has experienced homelessness. Stabilization helps keep families in the city they help build.”
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 and a local alternative plan, but does not want the plan used to reduce overall housing density.
“My goal is more housing near transit, neighborhoods that work for people who live there”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026

Vehicle residents2 sourced positions

Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes further restricting oversized vehicles from parking on city streets.
“Moving someone from one parking space to another doesn't solve homelessness. We should improve access to safe parking and housing pathways first.”
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
Opposes further restricting oversized vehicles on streets; wants stronger pathways into safe parking and housing and more regional partnership.
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.
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.
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.
“I want us to have greater local control over how we fund major projects and not be dependent on federal, state or county funding that can change.”
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
Hesitant to raise fees; backs the hotel tax measure, a higher business tax on major tech companies and a bond measure.
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026

Downtown1 sourced position

Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors paid street parking in downtown Mountain View.
“With reservations. Want to test if it'll improve customer turnover and access for our businesses, and not simply treat it as a revenue source.”
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
Favors the California Street changes, including fewer driving lanes and protected bike lanes.
“I support the pilot, but not every design choice. We should factor in data and residents' feedback. If something is less safe, let's fix it.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026

Public safety2 sourced positions

Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes reintroducing automatic license plate readers in Mountain View.
“After Mountain View's experience with Flock, I wouldn't bring back any similar system.”
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
Backs a police oversight committee similar to the dissolved Public Safety Advisory Board.
“I think it would be appropriate to have an oversight committee, especially as we’re building – or rebuilding – the communal trust”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 30, 2026

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