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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Piedmont City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Tom
Ramsey

Tom Ramsey, the incumbent, is running for Piedmont City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Licensed architect and Piedmont City Councilmember first elected in 2022. Ramsey previously spent seven years on the Planning Commission and is a vice president of a national real estate consulting firm.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: His candidate statement says he is endorsed by his City Council colleagues, the current mayor and former mayors. Tom Ramsey candidate statement (City of Piedmont)
Campaign website: www.vote4tomramsey.com

On the record: Tom Ramsey

4 sourced

01Transfer tax1 sourced position

Moved the first reading of Ordinance 792 N.S., raising the real property conveyance tax to 1.75% subject to voter approval; it passed 5-0 (June 15, 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026

02City budget2 sourced positions

Voted yes on the resolution adopting the FY 2026/27 operating budget of $43,111,482; it passed 5-0 (June 15, 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026
Lists fiscal oversight and balanced budgets among his priorities.
My priorities focus on fiscal oversight, maintaining balanced budgets, and managing city resources responsibly.”
Own statementTom Ramsey candidate statement (City of Piedmont)

03Housing1 sourced position

Says he is committed to smart planning that navigates state housing mandates while preserving Piedmont's character.
I also remain committed to smart planning—navigating state housing mandates while preserving Piedmont’s physical character and historic charm.”
Own statementTom Ramsey candidate statement (City of Piedmont)

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Lists fiscal oversight and balanced budgets among his priorities.
Tom Ramsey candidate statement (City of Piedmont)

On the record

Voted yes on the resolution adopting the FY 2026/27 operating budget of $43,111,482; it passed 5-0 (June 15, 2026).
Jun 15, 2026 ·City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026

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