What political party is Matt Salter?

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.

Ross Town Council · Nov 3, 2026

Matt
Salter

Councilmember, Ross Town Council; not on the 2026 ballotMarin Independent Journal · Sep 29, 2026

Matt Salter (Councilmember, Ross Town Council) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Ross Town Council after the election.

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Background

About: Member of the Ross Town Council.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

On the record: Matt Salter

6 sourced

01Fire station1 sourced position

Said after the fire station initiative was withdrawn that the council should build a facility that can support an operational fire station.
It is now up to us to follow through with this plan by building a facility that can support an operational fire station.”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Aug 7, 2026 Link

02Fire district costs1 sourced position

Said the amended Ross Valley Fire Department cost-sharing agreement is not a fair allocation for Ross (council approved it 3-2, September 2026).
When we sign this agreement we are attesting that this is a fair and equitable allocation,”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Sep 12, 2026 Link

03Campaign signs1 sourced position

Called the removal of campaign signs a First Amendment violation.
I am in shock and believe this is a First Amendment violation,”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Sep 21, 2026 Link

04Council appointment1 sourced position

Voted to appoint Jeffrey Kuhn to the vacant council seat of Bill Kircher (unanimous, September 2026).
Council voteMarin Independent Journal · Sep 29, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Council race1 sourced position

Wrote a letter to the Marin IJ supporting Bob Herbst and Paul Roesler for the council.
On all counts, Bob Herbst and Paul Roesler represent the stronger choice.”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Oct 8, 2026 Link

06Paramedic tax (Measure U)1 sourced position

Signed the ballot argument in favor of Measure U, the paramedic services tax renewal.
Own statementMarin County Elections · Sep 18, 2026 Link

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