San Mateo City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Dana Yates Sahae
Candidate for City Council District 5
Dana Yates Sahae is running for San Mateo City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dave Johnson and Adam Loraine.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer local journalist, nonprofit executive and public school PTA president from San Mateo. She covered local government and public safety as a reporter for about a decade.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Community Advocate / Parent
- Endorsed by
- Retired State Senator Jerry Hill and San Mateo County Supervisors Jackie Speier and Ray Mueller (as listed in her ballot statement). Dana Yates Sahae · Aug 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.danaforsanmateo.com
Where Dana Yates Sahae stands: positions on the record
Housing2 sourced positions
as reported by The Mercury News
Said she wants a balanced approach to housing with realistic infrastructure planning.
“I don’t want projects rubber stamped”
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 29, 2026
Her statement says she will advocate for development that provides housing while infrastructure and services keep pace.
“I’ll advocate for responsible development that provides needed housing while ensuring our infrastructure, transportation, public safety, schools, local retail and other services can keep pace with growth.”
Own statementDana Yates Sahae · Aug 1, 2026
Hillsdale redevelopment1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Urged the council to make the Hillsdale mall project transparent, accountable and designed to benefit the community (November 2025).
Own statementSan Mateo City Council minutes, November 3, 2025 (Regular Meeting) · Nov 3, 2025
Sales tax (Measure H)1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke against another tax at the council's January 2026 study session on a possible sales tax measure.
Own statementSan Mateo City Council minutes, January 12, 2026 (Special Meeting) · Jan 12, 2026
Also running for City Council District 5
- Dave Johnson
- Adam Loraine (incumbent)
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