Safe Neighborhoods
Public safety is government’s first responsibility. Police, fire, 9-1-1, emergency response, streets and other essential services should come first.
Residents should feel safe in every San Mateo neighborhood.
District 1 · November 3, 2026
A Different Kind of Campaign. A Different Kind of Leadership.
Taso Zografos for San Mateo City Council — District 1
Independent leadership. Residents first. Common-sense solutions.
In My Own Words
Doors, Not Dollars.
You won’t see me measuring this campaign by dollars raised or political endorsements. I want it measured by conversations with neighbors, doors knocked, hands shaken, and trust earned.
I’m not asking you to support me because of who endorses me. I’m asking you to judge me by my record, character, ideas, and commitment to putting our neighborhoods first.
Because I believe our City Council should answer first to the people who live here — not political insiders, special interests, or campaign contributors.
I will listen, ask tough questions, spend responsibly, and bring common-sense leadership to City Hall.
One neighbor. One conversation. One block at a time.
— Taso Candidate for San Mateo City Council — District 1
The Issues
My Priorities
Practical priorities. Common-sense decisions.
A City Hall that answers to residents.
Before asking taxpayers for more, City government should demonstrate that it is making the best possible use of the resources it already has.
Traffic and Infrastructure
Traffic isn’t solved with slogans. It takes smarter planning, better technology, coordinated traffic signals, practical parking solutions, and understanding transportation impacts before major decisions are made.
I bring more than 40 years of professional experience solving transportation, traffic, parking and infrastructure challenges.
Smart, Balanced Housing
San Mateo needs housing that teachers, nurses, firefighters, police officers, young families and working people can afford.
I support smart housing solutions while ensuring growth is planned in a measured and balanced way that considers traffic, parking, infrastructure, schools and neighborhood quality of life.
Fiscal Responsibility
Before asking residents to pay more, City Hall should first control spending, eliminate waste, improve productivity, scrutinize expensive contracts and consultants, and prioritize essential services.
Better priorities before higher taxes.
Accountability & Transparency
Residents deserve to know how decisions are made, how their tax dollars are spent, and whether City programs are delivering results. I will ask tough questions, insist on measurable results, and work to make City Hall more transparent and accountable to the people it serves.
Questions deserve answers.
About Me
Leadership Rooted in Community
I’m a San Mateo business executive, engineer, community advocate and volunteer with more than 40 years of experience solving complex transportation, technology and infrastructure challenges.
Closer to home, I’ve devoted thousands of volunteer hours to serving San Mateo through Neighborhood Watch, nonprofit leadership, resident advocacy, neighborhood organizations, and support for senior and youth programs.
My philosophy is simple:
Listen first. Solve problems. Put residents first.
Get Involved
This Is a Neighborhood Campaign.
You don’t need to write a big campaign check or have a political title to make a difference.
Help us build A Better San Mateo — one neighbor, one conversation, and one block at a time.
Here’s What to Do
- Talk with your neighbors
- Walk your block
- Display a lawn sign
- Host a neighborhood conversation
- Share your ideas directly with me
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
A Better San Mateo Starts With Us.
- Independent Leadership
- Residents First
- Common-Sense Solutions