San Mateo City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Dave Johnson
Candidate for City Council District 5
Dave Johnson is running for San Mateo City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Adam Loraine and Dana Yates Sahae.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySenior pastor of First Baptist Church of San Carlos and head boys golf coach at Hillsdale High School. He worked as a paramedic in San Mateo County for eight years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Pastor / Coach
- Campaign website
- johnsonforsanmateo.com
Where Dave Johnson stands: positions on the record
Budget2 sourced positions
as reported by The Mercury News
Said he would work with the council to identify wasteful spending, prioritize services and bring more transparency to how taxpayer money is managed.
“We can lead a little better”
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 29, 2026
His ballot statement lists fiscal responsibility through transparency and accountability on taxpayer spending as a top priority.
Own statementDave Johnson · Aug 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Calls for a balanced housing approach that protects the city's character and quality of life.
“We need a balanced housing approach that creates more opportunities while protecting the character and quality of life that make our city unique.”
Own statementDave Johnson for San Mateo City Council (campaign site)
Also running for City Council District 5
- Adam Loraine (incumbent)
- Dana Yates Sahae
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