South San Francisco City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Melanie Olson

Candidate for City Council District 3

5 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Melanie Olson is running for South San Francisco City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Buenaflor Nicolas and Sophia Cyris.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

City planner and South San Francisco Parks and Recreation commissioner. She has a master's degree in urban planning.

Where Melanie Olson stands: positions on the record

Campaign funding1 sourced position

Her ballot statement says she rejects corporate and private developer campaign contributions.
“I reject corporate and private developer campaign contributions.”
Own statementMelanie Olson · Aug 1, 2026

City budget1 sourced position

Her ballot statement names closing the city budget deficit among her goals.
“confront our affordability crisis, close the city budget deficit, and ensure our streets are safe”
Own statementMelanie Olson · Aug 1, 2026

Parks1 sourced position

Her ballot statement says that on the Parks and Recreation Commission she pushed for more trees and landmarks in parks.
“I pushed for more trees and landmarks in our parks, and insisted on coordinating events with public transportation and increasing community outreach.”
Own statementMelanie Olson · Aug 1, 2026

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