What matters to you?
Belmont’s community is what makes it great. Please take this survey to help shape Belmont’s priorities and tell Mayor Mates what matters to you.
Maintaining 911 emergency response times and Fire Safety.
We chose to raise our families in Belmont because of its safety. As your Mayor, I’ll keep it that way. I’ll maintain neighborhood police patrols, keep our school campuses safe and secure, and enforce weed abatement, protecting Belmont from fire danger. Climate change and extreme weather patterns have increased our risk for natural disasters. We need to increase the availability of cooling centers for our seniors. I’m proud to be endorsed by Local Firefighters for my vision and commitment lead efforts to develop a comprehensive citywide fire and earthquake disaster preparedness program.
Fixing potholes, streets, and sidewalks.
With the community’s support, I’ve overseen the creation and groundbreaking of major initiatives, including millions of dollars in traffic mitigation, roadway improvements and infrastructure repairs from voter-approved Measure I, and downtown revitalization projects. I’ll continue to ensure Measure I funds are spent transparently and as promised to voters. Traffic mitigation should continue to be prioritized. Please join Belmont Chamber leader Mary Parden, business owners and residents in supporting my efforts to provide you with the core services you expect and deserve.
Keeping public areas healthy, safe, and clean.
In Belmont, we are fortunate to have amazing natural resources, and my family and I love using them several times a week. I’ll maintain our amazing parks, trails and open spaces and ensure safety for hikers and all users. Water quality and drought mitigation measures will protect our creeks and streams for our residents and future generations. Properly maintaining our existing infrastructure and public places—and realizing our vision for a modern Belmont Community Center will provide our residents with safe, welcoming community spaces for years to come.
