Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a town of 11,000 on the San Francisco Peninsula — one of California's wealthiest communities, with no commercial development, no downtown, and no apartments by design. Incorporated 1910, governed by a five-member Council, an exclusive residential enclave of estates and old money.

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

Hillsborough residents are focused on the upcoming City Council regular meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026. This meeting is the next key opportunity for local officials to address ongoing priorities, including housing mandates, public safety, and critical infrastructure projects that shape the town’s future. The council’s decisions here will directly impact Hillsborough’s approach to managing growth and community needs.

Among the major issues under continuous attention is Hillsborough’s challenge with state housing mandates requiring new units in a town historically designed for large-lot single-family homes. Public safety, particularly residential security concerns due to the town’s unique profile, remains a priority. Infrastructure investments like the seismic water pipeline and emergency repairs to the Tartan Trail Bridge also remain important topics. Residents should watch the June 8 meeting for updates and potential actions on these fronts.

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