San Rafael City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Robert Sandoval
Candidate for City Council District 3
Robert Sandoval is running for San Rafael City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daryoush Davidi.
Elections Department opens for in-person voting · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMarin County planning commissioner and attorney, and a former California deputy attorney general. He has chaired the San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Planning Commissioner / Attorney
- Endorsed by
- His campaign site lists endorsements including Congressman Jared Huffman, State Senator Jesse Arreguín, Mayor Kate Colin and Councilmember Eli Hill. Robert Sandoval campaign
- Campaign website
- robertsandoval2026.com
Where Robert Sandoval stands: positions on the record
Measure W1 sourced position
Said he supports Measure W on the understanding that the council will dedicate necessary funding to the fire department.
“San Rafael faces serious financial challenges, and if Measure W would provide the ability to actually fund these services, then we need to support our firefighters, full stop”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Oct 4, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Said the city needs more housing along with planning and infrastructure to support it.
“We need more housing, but we also need thoughtful planning and infrastructure to support it.”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Oct 4, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Listed housing-first solutions among his homelessness priorities.
“I support housing-first solutions that are compassionate and humane.”
Own statementRobert Sandoval campaign
Sea-level rise1 sourced position
Listed strengthening resilience to flooding, wildfire risk and sea level rise as a priority.
“I will strengthen San Rafael’s resilience to flooding, wildfire risk, and sea level rise through city planning, investment, and public-private partnerships to protect our people, property, and public resources.”
Own statementRobert Sandoval campaign
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