San Carlos, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

San Carlos City Council Election 2026

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City Council · Vote for up to 3

Three City Council seats are on the November 3 ballot, each for a four-year term, and four candidates are running.

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A half-cent sales tax, Measure G, is on the same ballot. City of San Carlos

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

John DuganCouncilmember; term ends November 20286sourcedNeil LaytonCouncilmember; term ends November 20287sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesMeasure G half-cent sales tax, Housing near the Caltrain station (SB 79), Community and aquatic centerKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Measure G half-cent sales tax

Where it standsThe council placed a half-cent sales tax, Measure G, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What's on the tableHow the council spends any revenue and what it does if voters reject the tax.

Housing near the Caltrain station (SB 79)

Where it standsThe council introduced an ordinance temporarily excluding downtown sites near the Caltrain station from SB 79 standards.

What's on the tableWhat local transit-oriented development plan replaces the temporary exclusion.

Community and aquatic center

Where it standsThe council selected Options 3 and 4 for further study as a preferred site for a community and/or aquatic center.

What's on the tableWhich site to build on, whether the city acquires land, and how to fund it.

Crestview Drive pilot improvements

Where it standsThe council approved the Crestview Drive pilot in May with the Los Vientos roundabout removed, then approved revised intersection improvements in August.

What's on the tableHow the pilot is evaluated and which changes become permanent.

Childcare grant program

Where it standsThe council awarded 2025 childcare grants in January and modified the program's funding notice in August.

What's on the tableWho is eligible for future childcare grants and how much the program funds.

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  1. 1. Should San Carlos raise its sales tax by a half cent for city services?

  2. 2. How should San Carlos handle the state's SB 79 transit-housing rules near its Caltrain station?

  3. 3. What should the city do about a new community and aquatic center?

  4. 4. How should the city approach the Crestview Drive safety project?

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): John Dugan, Neil Layton3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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