Candidate Biographies

Charles Stone

I am a former two-time mayor and councilmember for the City of Belmont as well as a former member of the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and Caltrain boards.

Cathy Jordan

I have lived in Belmont for 25 years and raised my daughters here. During that time, I have always been invested in my community volunteering locally and later running for and serving two terms on the Belmont Redwood Shores Elementary School District Board of Trustees...

Wayne Lee

I am currently a Trustee on the San Mateo County Community College District Board representing Area 3.

Lisa Diaz Nash

I am the District 1 representative of the San Mateo City Council and the immediate past Mayor.  I was elected in 2022 after years of grassroots activism in my community.

David De La Torre

I am the Secretary-Treasurer of the Laborers' International Union of North America Local 261 and a third generation Laborer, joining local 261 in February of 1991.

Sarah Fields

I am a devoted Democrat and community member. I previously served as the Northern Vice Chair of the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee and I am a past President of the Peninsula Young Democrats (PYD).

Nick Akers

I am a career public interest lawyer who has spent the last decade protecting the public by representing the state in the investigation and prosecution of businesses that have violated consumer protection, housing, and privacy laws.

Donna Colson

I am a member of the Burlingame City Council and the immediate past mayor. Prior to serving on the Burlingame City Council, I spent twenty-five years working in global institutional pension management and consulting where I advised cities, states, foundations, endowments and unions on investment matters.

Elmer Martinez Saballos

I am a lifelong Democrat born and raised in the City of Redwood City, where I now serve on the City Council representing the 4th District.

Lisa Gauthier

I am a newly elected member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in District 4. I previously served as the Senior Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

David Burruto

I have lived in San Mateo County for over 25 years and along with my wife have raised our daughter here who attends local public schools.

Stacy Jimenez

I am the Mayor of the Foster City Council, having been elected in 2022. I previously served as the Vice- Chair of the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. 

Rich Hedges

I am a former San Mateo City Councilmember. I moved to San Mateo with my wife Linda to take advantage of the educational opportunities in the Bay Area.

Annie Tsai

I am a long-time resident of San Mateo County, having been raised in Millbrae and now raising my family in San Mateo.