Mountain View City Council · Nov 3, 2026

James Kuszmaul

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 3 seats14 sourced positions

James Kuszmaul 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

Today

Software engineer. Member of the city’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee since 2021 and a volunteer lead with Mountain View YIMBY.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Engineer
Endorsed by: Mountain View Whisman School Board President Charles DiFazio, Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore, former Mountain View Mayor Lenny Siegel, Environmental Planning Commission Chair Alex Nuñez and Human Relations Committee Chair Jocelyn Chadwell. Campaign website endorsements page (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
Campaign website: james4mv.com

Where James Kuszmaul 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.
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.
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 adding housing at all price points and backs SB 79; opposes a local alternative plan and a downtown historic district.
“I generally want to say ‘yes’ to any new housing we can”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 28, 2026

Vehicle residents2 sourced positions

Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Opposes further restricting oversized vehicles from parking on city streets.
“Without enough places for people to go, further restrictions just cause more instability for those forced to live in vehicles.”
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; supports more safe parking sites and more housing instead.
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 28, 2026

Budget and taxes3 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.
“We need to be able to fund new parks, sidewalks, bike lanes, and affordable housing, and should clearly connect any new taxes to those benefits.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026

Downtown1 sourced position

Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors paid street parking in downtown Mountain View.
“Paid parking ensures better use of limited parking spaces, helping businesses and making parking easier for those who need it.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate questionnaire, published Sep 17, 2026 (table data) · Sep 17, 2026

Streets2 sourced positions

Answer to the Mountain View Voice candidate questionnaire
Favors the California Street changes, including fewer driving lanes and protected bike lanes.
“Additional changes are required to improve visibility at driveways, but the changes have already made it safer and easier to walk and bike safely.”
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 the California Street changes but says street safety projects take too long to carry out.
“When we have those long timelines, that is frustrating to people.”
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 28, 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
Supports more police oversight, including a body similar to the dissolved Public Safety Advisory Board.
Own statementMountain View Voice candidate profile · Sep 28, 2026

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