Re-Elect Gina Latimerlo to Belmont City Council District 1 in 2026!
I love being on the Council and doing what I can to make our city a positive example of a responsive, functional government!
2026 CAMPAIGN ENDORSEMENTS
BATCH 1: EARLY ENDORSERS FOR AUTUMN
Released November 2025
5 LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Belmont Mayor: Julia Mates
San Carlos Mayor: Sara McDowell
San Mateo Mayor (former): Lisa Diaz Nash
County Supervisor, District 2 (including Belmont): Noelia Corzo
County Supervisor, District 3 (including Belmont): Ray Mueller
5 LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Sterling Downs Neighborhood Association President: Cari Pang Chen
Homeview Neighborhood Association President: Mike Fabel
Waterdog Run Organizer Extraordinaire: Huan Phan
Celebrate the Music Longtime Chair: Alan Sarver
Belmont Historical Society Leader & Park Booster: Karl Mittelstadt
Gina is a breath of fresh air in local politics. Gina brings energy, thoughtful dialogue, and community focused thinking to discussions. I also admire how she meaningfully engages with her constituents. Transparency and accessibility are key tenants of politics that often seem missing — that’s never the case with Gina!
- Phoebe Shin Venkat, Foster City Councilmember
BATCH 2: NEW YEAR, NEW ENDORSEMENTS!
Released January 2026
5 BELMONT LEADERS OF THE PAST
Past Belmont Mayor: Charles Stone
Past Belmont Mayor: Terri Cook
Past Belmont Police Chief: Dan DeSmidt
Past Belmont Deputy Fire Chief (and D1 Resident): Michael Gaffney
Past Belmont Poet Laureate: Jacki Rigoni
5 BELMONT LEADERS OF THE PRESENT
Belmont City Councilmember: Robin Pang-Maganaris
Belmont City Councilmember: Tom McCune
Belmont City Councilmember: Cathy Jordan
Planning Commission Chair: Brian Kulich
Parks, Recreation, & Culture Commission Chair: Adar Emken
Gina brings thoughtful, pragmatic leadership, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to Belmont’s future. She listens carefully to residents, asks smart questions, and approaches complex issues with both professionalism and heart. I’m confident Gina continue to be a steady, solutions-oriented voice on the Council and will serve Belmont residents with integrity and care.
- Robin Pang-Maganaris, Belmont City Councilmember
BATCH 3: TEN SPRING ENDORSEMENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY
You don’t need a title to be an awesome person! Released March 2026
Al Pardini
The Mendoza family
Zoe Ellis-Sutton
Thaddeus Block
Michyle laPedis
Laura Reed
James Simmons
Joan and Eric Dentler
Sid Tao
Noreen Leek
Gina embodies everything that stands for community, for neighborhood unity, and for promoting equality and opportunity for all, not just one.
- Alfredo Mendoza, District 1 Resident
BATCH 4: SUMMER ENDORSEMENTS ON THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS
Released June 2026
Kevin Mullin, United States Congressman
Diane Papan, California Assemblymember
Josh Becker, California State Senator
April Northrup, Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Boardmember
Jackee Bruno, Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Boardmember
Rob Newsom: Board Chair of San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, San Mateo City Council
Lisa Gauthier: San Mateo County Supervisor, Vice Chair of One Shoreline, Past Mayor of East Palo Alto
Eddie Flores: Cal Cities Executive Boardmember, South San Francisco City Councilmember
Rico Medina: Board of Directors for SanTrans and Caltrain, San Bruno Mayor
Nicole Fernandez: Past and Present Everything (no, really); Sterling Downs kid, San Mateo Councilmember
Gina shows her love for her community through meaningful outreach and honest engagement.
- Congressman Kevin Mullin
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