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 both a regular and a special meeting on June 22, 2026. These meetings represent recent city-level decision points, although specific agenda details were not provided. This activity marks the latest formal public gatherings of the council in 2026.

Separately, San Carlos is preparing for major upcoming civic decisions including a November 2026 ballot measure proposing a 0.5-cent sales tax to address a significant unfunded infrastructure backlog affecting roads, storm drains, and parks. The city is also advancing the Northeast Area Specific Plan, a key land use framework covering 145 acres near Highway 101, with public hearings planned. Additionally, ongoing efforts focus on climate resilience and downtown revitalization initiatives. Residents following city governance should watch for new council meetings and public comment opportunities tied to these major issues in the coming months.

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