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Half Moon Bay council elects new mayor and vice mayor for 2026
Summary
At its annual reorganization meeting, the Half Moon Bay City Council voted unanimously to name Vice Mayor Rudnick as mayor and Councilmember Deborah Penrose as vice mayor. The council conducted roll-call votes after a brief public-comment period and directed staff on transition steps.
The Half Moon Bay City Council on Dec. 16 conducted its annual reorganization and unanimously approved new leadership for 2026, selecting Vice Mayor Rudnick as mayor and Councilmember Deborah Penrose as vice mayor.
The council opened nominations after brief public comment on the agenda item. A motion to nominate Vice Mayor Rudnick to the mayor's office…
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