Vice Mayor, District 5· Oath of office administered Dec 20, 2022 (Dec 20, 2022 council minutes). Four-year overlapping terms per city Council Members page. month-level end: November 2026 per San Mateo LAFCO profile (Penrose and Ruddock terms end Nov 2026; successors seated at the December council meeting). Vice Mayor is a rotating council title (Vice Mayor for 2026).
Deborah Penrose
Half Moon Bay, CA
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Top issues during term (9)
beach parking lot closures
Fewer beach parkers means less parking revenue for the city and state, and nearby shops and restaurants could see fewer weekend customers.
rent control repeal
Renters could face steeper rent increases without caps, while landlords could save on compliance costs and potentially collect more rent.
state housing mandate dispute
The city could face added legal, planning, and compliance costs—and possibly state penalties or lost funding—depending on how the dispute plays out.
housing development and coastal regulations
If coastal rules loosen, more housing could move forward—but taxpayers and developers may still absorb costs for studies, permits, and legal challenges.
farmworker housing development
Faster approval could unlock state housing funds and reduce costly delays, but the city may need to cover infrastructure and service costs.
state housing lawsuit
Taxpayers could get stuck with legal bills and state fines, while the city may face costly changes to its planning and permitting systems.
housing element lawsuit
Taxpayers could get stuck with legal bills and state penalties, while the city may face pressure to fast-track housing projects.
farmworker housing mandate
The decision could affect local housing costs and development spending, but the source doesn’t specify exact dollar impacts.
state litigation threat over coastal zone housing
Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal bills and delays, while developers face added uncertainty and carrying costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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