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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Term ending Nov 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (1)(General)

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rent control repeal

Renters could face steeper rent increases without caps, while landlords could save on compliance costs and potentially collect more rent.

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