• San Mateo Daily Journal
• San Mateo County AAPI Caucus
• Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
• David Canepa, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 5
• Noelia Corzo, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 2
• Dave Pine, former San Mateo County Supervisor, District 1
• Sandy Alvarez, Vice Mayor, City of San Bruno
• Tom Hamilton, Councilmember, City of San Bruno
• Raymond Giusti, San Bruno Park School District Trustee
• Stephen Seymour, San Bruno Culture & Arts Commissioner
• Cliff Lentz, Councilmember, City of Brisbane
• Donna Colson, Councilmember, City of Burlingame
• Anders Fung, Councilmember, City of Millbrae
• Sissy Riley, Councilmember, City of Millbrae
• Greg Wright, Councilmember, City of Pacifica
• Mike Guingona, San Mateo County Community College District Trustee

Here is the full text of my endorsement for Council District 4 by the San Mateo Daily Journal, published Friday, October 16, 2026 (link)

Ma, Medina for San Bruno City Council

District 4 Councilmember Marty Medina is defending his seat against Planning Commission Chair and challenger Auros Harman. Kingsley Ma, current San Bruno Park School Board president, is running against Jennifer Blanco, a former school board trustee, for the District 1 seat currently occupied by Councilmember Sandy Alvarez.

Ma is the easy choice. Blanco at one time was a great leader and advocate for San Bruno families and students as part of the school board. But that time has passed, and she spent several years before leaving the school board causing more harm than good with her personal distractions and questionable decisions. Ma is a stable and thoughtful member of the current school board, which has successfully moved past the Blanco era. Ma needs to get up to speed on key issues, but he has a firm grasp on the ins and outs of the city’s business. He will hit the ground running and deserves your support.

For District 4, the decision becomes a bit more difficult. Harman is a deep thinker with a wealth of ideas on how to improve the city and its way of doing business. He represents the new generation of San Bruno residents, many who have a tech background and progressive points of view. We continue to be impressed with how he brings measured analysis to every decision.

However, Marty Medina has come into his own as a representative for the people of San Bruno. It is always Medina who is contact with residents, merchants, school officials and whoever else may have an issue, idea or concern. Service is in his blood, and he is open and willing to have conversations about anything and works harder than anyone when it comes to helping the lives of those involved in San Bruno in any way.

San Bruno has had its share of issues over the years and we would like to believe that Harman’s analytic skill set would bring value to the city’s budget. Yet both Harman and Medina agree there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. While Harman has more ideas, it’s hard to know how many are actually workable or even able to be properly conveyed.

Medina is the first to admit he is not perfect and that he has made mistakes, but he has learned from them. And he has worked into a position of elder statesman, with a can-do attitude and a willingness to be open, honest and to help anyone at any time. He also tries to see the reality of any situation and will listen to all ideas. Medina is a true public servant, with an admirable sense of duty and justice — whether it be about parking meters or street sweeping.

While Harman is appealing, Medina has the experience and know-how to lead San Bruno now and into the future. He deserves your vote.