Councilmember· 2022-11-01 - 2026-12-01
Sara McDowell
San Carlos
About
Sara McDowell's campaign centers on fiscal conservatism, notably taking a stance against increasing local sales taxes. Her platform also engages with key local issues such as housing developments as she contends for a seat on the San Carlos City Council.
Campaign promises (1)
- taxesSara McDowell opposes the proposed sales tax increase.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:32:39
- Avg per meeting
- 8:29
- Segments
- 1994
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Top issues during term (2)(General)
Tobacco Retailer Permit Zoning Update
No new city requirements or direct costs — permits stay with the county — but unpaid fines by problem shops run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
New City Manager Hiring
The 5% raise brings the interim manager's monthly salary to $28,851.53.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while McDowell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Mid-Cycle FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget and $5M Reserve Transfer (Resolution 2026-085)
Adopt Resolution 2026-072 — General Plan Element Amendments
Adopt Resolution 2026-075 — General Plan Amendments for Northeast Area
Adopt a Resolution Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of Certain Officers (As Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to…
Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Library Kitchen and Bathroom Upgrades Project (C2418); Appropriating an Additional $286,935 from the General Capital Fund (“Fund 25”); Approving the Use of the Library Excess Trust Fund in the Amount of…
Adopt a Resolution Appropriating and Amending the Public Project Agreement with Kerex Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $200,000 from the General Capital Fund (“Fund 25”) Unassigned Fund Balance to the San Carlos Avenue Pedestrian Safety…
Voting record (3)(General)
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