San Mateo Democratic Party Announces Endorsements For November 2017 Election
The San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee is pleased to announce that the following candidates and ballot measures have received the Democratic Party endorsement for the November 7, 2017 election.
Endorsed Candidates
Burlingame School Board: Kay Coskey, Davina Drabkin, Douglas B Luftman
Portola Valley School District: Jeff Klugman
San Carlos School District: Neil Layton
San Mateo-Foster City School District: Noelia Corzo, Shara Watkins, Shiraz Zack Kanga
Brisbane City Council: Karen Cunningham, Cliff Lentz
Burlingame City Council: Ricardo Ortiz
San Bruno Mayor: Rico E. Medina
San Bruno City Council: Laura Davis, Michael Salazar
San Mateo City Council: Rick Bonilla, Chelsea Bonini, Joe Goethals
Ballot Measures
B - San Mateo, Change from Odd to Even Year General Elections ENDORSE
C - Pacifica Community Preservation, Rent Stabilization and Renters ENDORSE
D – Brisbane, Business License Tax on Soil Recycling Establishments ENDORSE
E – Brisbane, Business License Tax Recycling Establishment ENDORSE
F – Atherton, Renew Parcel Tax for 3 years ENDORSE
H - San Mateo, Considered routine, i.e., ability to change venue to make council ENDORSE
I – Burlingame, Essential Services Measure ENDORSE
You can download an easy to print PDF of our Slate Card here.
The San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee is the official body of the Democratic Party in and for San Mateo County. It serves to promote Democratic Party candidates for elected office and local measures that are consistent with Democratic Party values.
The Democratic Party endorsements for City Council, School Board, and local ballot measures were finalized at a general meeting of the Democratic Central Committee on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
"The endorsed candidates exemplify Democratic Party values and are committed to upholding those values in their respective offices," said Cecily Harris, Chair of the San Mateo County Democratic Party. "Our communities will benefit greatly from their leadership and we will vigorously support them in their efforts."