San Bruno council certifies election results and swears in mayor, two councilmembers

The San Bruno City Council on Dec. 10 adopted a resolution declaring the results of the Nov. 5, 2024 municipal election and administered oaths of office to the winning candidates.

City Clerk Thea presented the certified returns and recommended adoption of the resolution. The council voted to adopt the resolution unanimously. The clerk reported that the general obligation bond measure on the ballot was approved by voters by the required margin.

Following the vote, the council administered the oath of office. Councilmember Tom Hamilton, re-elected to represent District 2, thanked volunteers and voters and laid out priorities for his second term: "working to ensure that San Bruno is safe, clean and well run" and advancing "fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability." He said he will expand town halls and launch an opt-in email newsletter to increase resident participation.

Mayor Rico Medina, sworn in for another term, recounted his years of service, thanked endorsing labor groups and volunteers and highlighted recent local projects, including Centennial Plaza and infrastructure improvements. He said San Bruno will continue work on regional representation and infrastructure, noting his role on regional boards and promising to "collaborate with our talented city team" as the city advances planned projects.

Why it matters: Certifying the election and swearing in officials completes the formal transition and allows the newly seated mayor and councilmembers to carry out scheduled duties, from appointing committees to moving forward on infrastructure projects funded by the recently approved bond measure.

Next steps: The council confirmed the next regular meeting is Jan. 14, 2025, when members expect to receive updates on near-term projects and the rollout of initiatives referenced in the inaugural remarks.