2026 Endorsements

San Mateo Forward supports Noelia Corzo because she has been a consistent champion for housing affordability, inclusive growth, and opportunity for working families across San Mateo County. As a lifelong county resident, former school board trustee, social worker, and community organizer, Corzo brings both lived experience and a deep commitment to building communities where people of all backgrounds can afford to stay and thrive. She has prioritized affordable housing, transit, and equitable economic opportunity while helping lead the county through major challenges with a focus on practical, people-centered solutions. Her willingness to support more homes near jobs and transit, combined with her collaborative leadership style and strong grassroots support, makes her the kind of forward-looking leader San Mateo Forward is proud to endorse.

San Mateo Forward supports Adam Loraine because he understands that solving the Peninsula’s affordability crisis requires building more housing, strengthening transit-oriented communities, and planning for long-term sustainability.

We support Seema Patel because she brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to addressing the challenges facing San Mateo, especially the urgent need for more housing and greater affordability. Patel understands that thriving communities require homes for people at all income levels, strong public services, and investments in sustainable, transit-connected growth.