YIMBY Action✓ Endorses“YIMBY Action supports Mark Nagales for San Mateo County Supervisor, District 5, because he has a proven record of getting housing built in South San Francisco and a clear plan to do the same countywide.”
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Mark Nagales
San Mateo County Supervisor, District 5 · San Mateo County, CA
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YIMBY Action✓ Endorses
Housing Action Coalition✓ EndorsesAbout Mark Nagales
Mark Nagales is the Vice Mayor and City Councilmember for South San Francisco (District 2), proudly representing the Westborough neighborhood where he grew up. First elected to the City Council in November 2018, Mark made history as one of the first Filipinos elected to public office in South San Francisco. In 2022, he was honored to serve as the city's first Filipino Mayor, following terms as Vice Mayor in 2021, 2023, and currently in 2026.
Mark has established himself as a powerful voice for North San Mateo County on critical regional boards. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), which oversees major infrastructure and transportation investments. He also represents the community as a Board Member on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the Caltrain Local Policy Maker Group (LPMG), and the San Francisco International Airport Community Round Table, ensuring local voices shape the future of Bay Area transit, housing, and economic planning.
From marknagales.com