San Carlos

San Carlos is a city of 32,000 midway down the San Francisco Peninsula — a tight-knit, family-favored community proudly nicknamed the City of Good Living, with a walkable downtown and a general aviation airport. Incorporated 1925, governed by a five-member Council.

CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around San Carlos so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.

The San Carlos City Council held a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, continuing its routine governance activities. This session followed a special meeting held the same day, reflecting the council's ongoing engagement with city matters during that period.

Looking beyond these meetings, San Carlos is advancing several key issues including a November 2026 sales tax measure aimed at addressing an unfunded infrastructure backlog covering roads, storm drains, and parks. The city is also preparing to consider the Northeast Area Specific Plan, a major land use framework for about 145 acres near Highway 101. Additionally, San Carlos is involved in climate resilience planning and efforts to implement its Downtown Specific Plan to enhance urban design and pedestrian experiences. Residents following city governance may want to watch for future council meetings where these topics will likely be discussed and public input sought.

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