Mountain View City Council · Nov 3, 2026
IdaRose Sylvester
Candidate for City Council
IdaRose Sylvester 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
TodayEntrepreneur and educator. Member of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission and a former Human Relations Committee member; ran for council in 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Entrepreneur/Educator
- Endorsed by
- Santa Clara County Democratic Party, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, California Working Families Party, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, State Sen. Josh Becker, Assemblymembers Marc Berman and Patrick Ahrens, Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and five former Mountain View mayors. Campaign website endorsements page (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- www.idarosesylvester.com
Where IdaRose Sylvester 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 more transit-oriented housing. With SB 79, implementation matters, including strong local alternative plans and objective design standards.”
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.
“I support more housing choices, including ADUs and duplexes, with thoughtful growth and greater density where it works best.”
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.
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 to shift density and protect historic properties and retail downtown.
“Local control is not all lost.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 29, 2026
Vehicle residents2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes further restricting oversized vehicles from parking on city streets.
“As the current rules end, we need thoughtful new solutions, appropriate parking options, and more regional solutions with other jurisdictions.”
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 restrictions on oversized vehicles; favors more safe parking sites and a regional response to homelessness.
“I worry that this issue can’t be solved by any one city alone”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 29, 2026
Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes raising the city's business tax on major tech companies to generate more revenue.
“Not at this time. We already have a progressive business tax; future increases should consider need, fairness, and impact on economic vitality.”
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 support bonds for well-defined, high priority needs when costs and taxpayer impacts are clear and the economic timing is right.”
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
Would support a bond measure for major projects, depending on public sentiment.
“If the voters say they can’t, they won’t support it, that’s something we have to listen to”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 29, 2026
Downtown1 sourced position
Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes paid street parking in downtown Mountain View.
“In our current economic climate, I oppose paid parking downtown, though limited use for special events or specific locations could make sense.”
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 concept, but the pilot needs changes to improve safety, access and traffic flow for bikes, residents and through traffic.”
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.
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 automatic license plate readers and would back a police oversight committee similar to the dissolved Public Safety Advisory Board.
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 29, 2026
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