San Rafael City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rachel Kertz
Councilmember, District 4City of San Rafael
Rachel Kertz (Councilmember, District 4) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the San Rafael City Council after the election.
Vice Mayor as of June 2026.
Where Rachel Kertz stands: positions on the record
700 Irwin Street tower1 sourced position
Voted yes to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of the 200-unit mixed-use building at 700 Irwin Street (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteCity of San Rafael · Feb 17, 2026
Measure W1 sourced position
Moved the resolution placing the real property transfer tax increase on the November 2026 ballot, and voted yes (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of San Rafael · Jul 20, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the fiscal year 2026-27 citywide budget of $208,222,108 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of San Rafael · Jun 15, 2026
Interim shelter1 sourced position
Voted yes on the consent calendar that included site preparation for the 350 Merrydale interim shelter (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of San Rafael · Jul 20, 2026
On the ballot this time
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