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 Your Guide to the 2024 Belmont Election:
Mayor, Council, and Measure DD
The following are key updates for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. Your vote shapes our city's future, so we encourage all to stay informed.
In 2022, Belmont underwent a districting process accompanied by extensive community outreach. This process created four voting districts with a similar number of constituents, empowering residents to select councilmembers. The mayor is elected "at-large," by voters citywide. Councilmembers serve four-year terms while the mayor at-large serves a two-year term.
Belmont's first mayor at-large was elected in 2022, along with councilmembers for Districts 1 and 3. This year, all Belmont voters will again vote for an at-large mayor and District 2 and 4 constituents will additionally elect their Councilmembers. Learn more about Belmont's districts and boundaries here.
The Nov. 5 election will also include Measure DD, a measure restructuring the City’s business license tax program. Learn more about Measure DD here.
Please find additional voter information here and a summary of Council candidates and local measure information here.
Traffic Advisory
Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. one lane of eastbound Ralston Ave. will be closed between Davis Dr. and Cipriani Blvd. for road work. Please proceed with caution.
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Belmont Preschool Now Enrolling
Belmont Community Learning Center, our licensed preschool at Barrett Community Center, serves ages 2 to 5 with a mix of self-directed play and structured activities. Contact Preschool Director Ingrid Orellana at iorellana@belmont.gov to schedule a tour today. Learn more about this program here.
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New "MyBelmont" App
The new app provides an easy way to access city information, submit service requests, and report non-emergency issues such as potholes, graffiti, or downed trees. Users can submit requests and track their progress in real-time. The app is free and available in English and Spanish on iOS and Android. Download the MyBelmont app today.
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Belmont Celebrates Caltrain's Electric Service Launch
Our Caltrain Electric Service Launch Party last Sunday was an event to remember! Thank you to our Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Police Departments, San Mateo Consolidated Fire, and all our wonderful community booth partners. A special thank you to the Belmont community as well, for your continued support and commitment to a greener, more connected future.
Learn more about the Caltrain's electric service launch from Carlmont High School's Scot Scoop article.
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Signage & Wayfinding Project Update
On Sept. 17, the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission provided valuable feedback on Belmont's draft Signage and Wayfinding Program. This project is designed to create a cohesive look throughout our community; improve navigation for all modes of travel; guide visitors to landmarks, facilities, and services; establish appropriately themed entry point and neighborhood identification; promote walking, bicycling, and mass transit; and be sustainable and expandable. We anticipate bringing a final Signage/Wayfinding program to our City Council for adoption later this fall.
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Public Meetings
Public Safety Committee
Monday, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
Do you have a passion for making a real impact in your community? The Belmont Police Department is hiring dynamic, tech-savvy individuals to join our team as a police dispatchers.
Explore this and other opportunities to join #TeamBelmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Final Movie in the Park
Our final Movie in the Parks of 2024 will be a showing of Encanto at Barrett Community Center on Friday, Oct. 4 at sundown. This event is free and open to all ages. Arrive early to enter a raffle, take fun photos, and enjoy Mobile Recreation games. Please bring your own blankets or chairs. Snacks will be available for purchase.
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SMC Fire Open House
Join San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foster City Station (1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd.) for live demonstrations; emergency preparedness talks; tours of fire engines, police cars, and public works trucks; and more. This event is free for San Mateo, Foster City, and Belmont residents, but registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.
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High School Fair
Our annual High School Fair presented by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) returns on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Local middle schoolers and their families are invited to come explore what 14 local public and private high schools have to offer. A full list of schools will be shared closer to the event. This event is free to all Belmont and non-Belmont residents, and no registration is required.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
This week, our crews addressed multiple street light outages, performed maintenance on traffic signal video detection systems, and replaced two tons of asphalt throughout the city. Staff also kept up with service requests from the MyBelmont app; including filling potholes, abating graffiti, and replacing street signs.
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In Our Community
Save the Date: September Arts and Culture Fest
The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture and San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the September Arts and Culture Fest this Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown San Mateo, on B Street (between 1st and 3rd). This all-day event features local musicians, cultural performances, local artists and craft-makers, cuisine from around the world, wine and beer, and family-friendly activities. The event is free and open to the public.
Lowering Your Sodium Seminar
Did you know that even if you're not adding salt to your food, you're probably still eating too much? Learn how sodium can lurk in unexpected places and how to make better choices to lower your sodium intake on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center with Registered Dietitian Lorna Oshiro. Call the Center at (650) 595-7444 to register for free.
Now Accepting Submissions: RethinkWaste Poster Contest
RethinkWaste is accepting submissions for their annual Fall Student Poster Contest from now until Friday, Oct. 11. Students in grades 3rd-8th from all schools within the RethinkWaste service area are welcome to enter. Contest winners choose from a new selection of prizes and receive recognition at a special event this fall, and first place winners get their art on a Recology truck in their neighborhood!
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