Saratoga City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ping Li
Candidate for City Council
Ping Li is running for Saratoga City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Ballots begin mailing; ballot drop boxes open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayChairperson of the Saratoga Planning Commission, per her ballot designation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Chairperson, Planning Commission
- Endorsed by
- Her endorsements page lists state Sen. Josh Becker, Assemblymember Marc Berman, Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page, former Saratoga mayor Yan Zhao and the Sierra Club. Ping Li for Saratoga City Council
- Campaign website
- www.electpingli.com
The city's candidate list names Glenn K. Hendricks, Ping Li, Bill Dalton and Jeri Bromley for the three seats; Belal Aftab, Chuck Page and Yan Zhao do not appear on it. City of Saratoga
Where Ping Li stands: positions on the record
State housing mandates1 sourced position
Lists preserving neighborhood character through planning and design standards, and practical solutions for regional affordable housing need, as housing priorities.
“Preserve neighborhood character through thoughtful planning and objective design standards.”
Own statementPing Li for Saratoga City Council
Public safety1 sourced position
Lists maintaining public safety service while managing costs, without reducing law enforcement service levels, as a priority.
“Maintain exceptional public safety service while managing costs and balancing budgets, without reducing law enforcement service levels.”
Own statementPing Li for Saratoga City Council
Traffic1 sourced position
Lists traffic-calming and speed reduction measures as a priority.
“Implement practical traffic-calming and speed reduction measures to improve safety and protect neighborhood quality of life.”
Own statementPing Li for Saratoga City Council
Wildfire1 sourced position
Lists coordination with regional fire agencies on wildfire preparedness as a priority.
“Strengthen coordination with regional fire agencies for wildfire preparedness.”
Own statementPing Li for Saratoga City Council
Hillside development1 sourced position
As a Planning Commissioner, voted yes to not certify the environmental report and to deny the Masson Estates design review and tentative map (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Commission voteSaratoga Planning Commission minutes, July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026
Design standards1 sourced position
As a Planning Commissioner, voted yes on a resolution recommending the council adopt Village Design Standards (passed 6-0 with one abstention, Feb. 2026).
Commission voteSaratoga Planning Commission minutes, Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
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