Mayor· 2026-2026
Emily Ann Ramos
Mountain View
About
Emily Ann Ramos centers her platform on addressing housing affordability in Mountain View. Drawing from her experience behind the scenes of political campaigns, she prioritizes making housing accessible for all members of the community.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentEmily Ann Ramos campaigned on striving to make housing affordability a reality for all residents.Related votes
At a glance
- News mentions
- 0
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 54:19
- Avg per meeting
- 3:37
- Segments
- 624
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
LinkedIn Campus Phase 2 Extension
A $1.6 million public benefit fee will be appropriated to the Mountain View Affordable Housing Fund upon receipt.
Framework for Community-Driven Projects on City Property
Involves appropriating $1 million to the acquisition fund and $425,000 for capacity building.
Affordable Housing Financing and Labor Safeguards
$1.6 million to the affordable housing fund; Measure G has collected about $11.4 million, roughly $3.5 million above budget.
Draft 10-Year Public Art Strategy
Funding details are phased and scalable; a dedicated art fund and possible percent-for-art fees on private development could bring new revenue for art citywide.
RHC Work Plan and Regulatory Updates
Operational funding for the Rent Stabilization Program funded through annual property registration fees.
Public Safety Building Tree Removal and Mitigation
Costs associated with project construction and tree mitigation planting.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan Ad Hoc Appointments
No immediate fiscal impacts were detailed as part of the draft work plan review.
Driveway Bollard Installation and Permit Modification at 761 West Middlefield Road
None anticipated for the city, as costs are handled by the applicant.
Mobile Home Park Neighborhood Engagement
Tree Removal for Affordable Housing at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue
Homelessness Response and Support for Hope's Corner
Potential city funding allocation to support non-profit capital improvement.
Affordable Housing Funding and Open Space Balance
Measure G has generated about $11.4 million so far, with a third set aside for parks and open space and a larger share beyond the $12 million cap.
Tenant Petition Appeal (Petition No. C25260032)
Potential legal defense and administrative costs associated with appeal processing and litigation risk.
Rental Housing Habitability Appeal (Petition No. C25260029)
The tenant keeps rent refunds awarded by the hearing officer; the landlords bear those costs and any further legal challenge would cost both sides.
Bayside Fencing Club Permit Extension
None for the city; administrative review covered by standard fees.
Homelessness Outreach and Housing Services
Null
Tenant Rights and Dispute Resolution Programs
The landlord faces penalties and rent refunds totaling over $8,500 plus costs.
Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports
Metrics reflect positive retail sales tax performance and decreasing commercial vacancies.
Below Market Rate Housing Program Updates
Allocates local housing funds and federal grants to maintain $373,831 in nonprofit public service funding.
El Monte Avenue Church Parsonage and Site Modifications
Private church property improvement with minor layout adjustments.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Ramos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
LinkedIn Development Agreement Amendment (Second Reading) and $1.6M Public Benefit Fee Appropriation
Development Review Permit for 761 West Middlefield Road
LinkedIn Development Agreement Amendment
Approval of Development Review and Heritage Tree Removal Permits for Sahara Mobile Village
Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Development Review Permit for 2479 Leghorn Street
Recommendation on LinkedIn Development Agreement Amendment
Residential Development Project at 333 Franklin Street
City Code Amendments to Allow Streamlined Administrative Approval for Housing Development Projects Utilizing Assembly Bill 130 and Other Minor Updates (Second Reading)
Development of FY 2026-27 Work Plan
Mixed-Use Development at 843-903 Castro Street
Approval of Economic Development Subsidy and Amended DDA for Hope Street Lots 4 and 8
Approval of Residential Development at 555 West Middlefield Road
Item 6.2: Mixed-Use Residential Development at 490 E. Middlefield Road
Item 6.3: Rowhouse Development Project at 515-545 N. Whisman Road
Voting record (7)(Development)
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