Takoma Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tom
Gagliardo
Tom Gagliardo is running for mayor of Takoma Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Talisha Searcy.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Takoma Park candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · Mayor
- 01Tom GagliardoYou’re reading
- 02Talisha SearcyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Labor lawyer and former Takoma Park city attorney. He served as city attorney in the 1980s and has lived in the city since the 1970s.
- Campaign website
- www.tom4takoma.com
On the record: Tom Gagliardo
6 sourced01Property taxes1 sourced position
Candidate's questionnaire response, as published by Community Vision for Takoma
Supports income-related property tax relief for residents on fixed incomes.
Property tax relief needs to be income-related allowing neighbors on fixed incomes to stay in their homes.”
Own statementCommunity Vision for Takoma · Sep 30, 2026Link
02Rent stabilization1 sourced position
Says the city's rent stabilization law should be enhanced, not weakened.
We need to enhance the law, not weaken it.”
Own statementTom 4 TakomaLink
03Housing and development1 sourced position
from an email to The Wash
Supports building housing on the Hospital Hill site, saying it can be done without displacing anyone.
Hospital Hill is a rare opportunity to build marketplace, workforce, and affordable housing without displacing anyone,”
Own statementThe Wash · Sep 29, 2026Link
04Council terms1 sourced position
Candidate's questionnaire response, as published by Community Vision for Takoma
Opposes four-year council terms.
I oppose four-year terms.”
Own statementCommunity Vision for Takoma · Sep 30, 2026Link
05Public meeting conduct1 sourced position
Candidate's questionnaire response, as published by Community Vision for Takoma
Believes the public should be able to clap and hold signs at council meetings.
I believe the public should be able to clap and hold signs.”
Own statementCommunity Vision for Takoma · Sep 30, 2026Link
06Immigration1 sourced position
Says the city is one community regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
We are one community regardless of citizenship or immigration status.”
Own statementTom 4 TakomaLink
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Takoma Park candidates match you
Also on your Takoma Park ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.