District 3 Councilmember· Elected Nov 5, 2024; sworn in at the Dec 16, 2024 council meeting (minutes, Swearing In of New Councilmembers). month-level end: November 2028 per San Mateo LAFCO profile (Jonsson and Nagengast terms end Nov 2028).
Paul Nagengast
Half Moon Bay, CA
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Top issues during term (8)
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)
Recorded while Nagengast was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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