Ron Kies
Candidate for City Council Member, Half Moon Bay, District 4 · Geologist
Ron Kies is a 21-year resident of Half Moon Bay and a first-generation homeowner in the community. A geologist by trade, he describes himself as a "concerned active citizen" who has been deeply involved in local affairs. His campaign for City Council District 4 is built around community-first decision-making, transparency, and protecting the coastline for future generations.
Positions in brief
Ron Kies is campaigning on community-first governance, transparency, environmental protection, housing affordability, and support for local small businesses.
Kies says decisions should be based on resident needs rather than developer or outside interests, and he has pledged regular town halls and published updates to make government more transparent. He lists housing affordability, protecting the coastline and natural environment, supporting local small businesses, and neighborhood safety as his priority focus areas for District 4. His campaign emphasizes grassroots participation over special-interest funding.
On the issues
- Housing & Homelessness
Supports action on housing affordability as a priority for District 4.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Prioritizes protecting the coastline and natural environment for future generations.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Supports local small businesses over outside/developer interests.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Prioritizes neighborhood safety and vibrancy.
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Supports open government with regular town halls and published updates.
“Half Moon Bay's greatest strength is its people. I'm running to make sure their voices are heard at City Hall.”
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