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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
3 of 5
council seats up
3 contests
5 candidates
Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council District 2 · 1 seat
City Council District 3 · Unopposed
City Council District 5 · 1 seat
Voters in Districts 2, 3 and 5 each pick one candidate for their district's council seat; Districts 1 and 4 are not on this ballot.
Coastside News reports that Mary Bier and Sue Beckmeyer, who have each served two consecutive four-year terms, will be replaced in Districts 3 and 5. Coastside News
Greg Wright and Mayra Espinosa are not on this ballot; the city lists their terms as expiring in December 2028. City of Pacifica
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
Next date
Vote by mail ballots mailed (no later than)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Where it standsThe council placed Measure BB, a 1% sales tax, on the Nov. 3 ballot at an Aug. 5, 2026 special meeting.
What's on the tableHow the city balances its budget and spends any Measure BB revenue after the vote.
Where it standsThe council accepted Coastal Commission changes to its coastal-zone short-term rental ordinance and planned to adopt it and resubmit it to the Commission in October.
What's on the tableHow strictly Pacifica limits unhosted short-term rentals, and how it enforces the rules.
Where it standsThe council approved a mixed-use project at 570 Crespi Drive and the sale of part of the city's 540 Crespi Drive property in December 2025, and adopted the related ordinances in January 2026.
What's on the tableWhether and how the city handles future disposal of city-owned land for housing.
Where it standsThe council continues to renew local-emergency proclamations for the coastline and the municipal pier.
What's on the tableHow the city funds and carries out repairs along the coast and at the pier.
Where it standsDistrict 5 candidates have taken positions on housing at the Pedro Point field and on the abandoned Sea Bowl Lanes site.
What's on the tableWhat the council allows on contested sites such as the Pedro Point field and the Sea Bowl property.
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1. How should Pacifica regulate unhosted short-term rentals?
2. How should the council have handled the Crespi Drive project and land sale?
3. Should housing be allowed on the Pedro Point field and San Pedro Mountain?
4. What should happen to the Sea Bowl Lanes site?
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2 stay (not up this year): Mayra Espinosa, Greg Wright3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
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