San Mateo City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Taso Zografos
Candidate for City Council District 1
Taso Zografos is running for San Mateo City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lisa Diaz Nash.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBusiness executive and engineer with more than 40 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure. He has volunteered with Neighborhood Watch and neighborhood organizations.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Executive / Engineer
- Campaign website
- tasoforsanmateo.com
Where Taso Zografos stands: positions on the record
Sales tax (Measure H)1 sourced position
Wrote and signed the primary ballot argument against Measure H, the quarter-cent sales tax increase.
“Before asking taxpayers for more, City Hall should demonstrate how it will control spending, improve efficiency, measure performance, prioritize essential services, and address continuing deficits.”
Own statementSan Mateo County Elections · Aug 11, 2026
Bike lanes1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Gave a presentation for North Central residents asking the council to remove the Humboldt Street area bike lanes and restore parking (February 2025).
Own statementSan Mateo City Council minutes, February 3, 2025 (Regular Meeting) · Feb 3, 2025
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by The Mercury News
Said he supports affordable housing but wants developers held accountable for how projects affect neighborhoods.
“We need a balanced approach to growth”
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 29, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Says City Hall should control spending and scrutinize contracts and consultants before asking residents to pay more.
“Better priorities before higher taxes.”
Own statementTaso Zografos for San Mateo City Council (campaign site)
Horizon treatment center1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke against the proposed Horizon Detox facility at 101 N. El Camino Real and asked the council to take a position (March 2026).
Own statementSan Mateo City Council minutes, March 16, 2026 (Regular Meeting) · Mar 16, 2026
Historic preservation1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of the Baywood historic district designation and against the council's proposed deferral letter (March 2025).
Own statementSan Mateo City Council minutes, March 17, 2025 (Special Meeting) · Mar 17, 2025
Also running for City Council District 1
- Lisa Diaz Nash (incumbent)
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