Dublin Results: Hu, Morada, Both Measures Leading

DUBLIN, CA — As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sherry Hu led a close race for Dublin Mayor, with 2,840 votes, or 37 percent. She was followed by Tom Evans, with 2,510 votes, or 30.88%, Jean Josey with 2,076 or 27.05%, and Shawn Costello with 249 votes, or 3.24 percent.

Michael McCorriston is running unopposed in District 1. In District 3, John Morada led Razi Hasni 814 to 692 (54.05 to 45.95 percent) as of 11 p.m.

Kristian Reyes led Ramnath Shanbhogue 808 to 599 (57.43 to 42.57 percent) in the race for DUSD Board Area 1.

As of 11 p.m., voters seem poised to approve Measure II, which would allow limited commercial development on 180 acres of unincorporated land just east of Dublin city limits, close to the planned expansion of Dublin Boulevard into Livermore, by a measure of 4,465 to 3,232 (58.01 to 41.99 percent).

Measure JJ, which would extend council member term limits to 12 years and impose numerous limits on lobbyists and gifts, was also ahead late Tuesday night by a large margin: 6,097 to 1,544 (79.79% to 20.21 percent.)

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In Dublin, four candidates are running for mayor, two are running for District 3 City Council, and one is running unopposed for District 1.

Chief among candidates’ concerns this year are public and traffic safety, business development, overcrowding and development, affordability, maintaining a balanced budget, and plans for a future downtown.

The election also centers on two ballot questions: Measure II and Measure JJ, the two ballot questions before Dublin voters.

Measure II, also known as the Dublin Traffic Relief Clean Air/Open Space Preservation Measure, would allow limited commercial development on 180 acres of unincorporated land just east of Dublin city limits, close to the planned expansion of Dublin Boulevard into Livermore.

The measure asks voters to amend the city’s Open Space Initiative of 2014, which restricts development east of Dublin’s eastern boundary. If passed, it will not annex the land: it will simply ask if voters want to initiate the process.

Measure JJ, also known as the Government Accountability Act, would extend term limits for newly-elected council members from eight years, which is currently one of the shortest in the region, to 12 years. It also bans council members and commissioners from accepting gifts from lobbyists and city contractors, prohibits lobbyists from serving on city commissions, and requires all city contracts to be posted online for public review.

Below are the candidates running for office in Dublin. Click on the links to learn more.

Mayor

Shawn Costello is a long-time candidate who has served on the Transit Advisory Planning Committee, the Human Services Committee, the Housing Authority, Friends of Dublin Library, and more. He lists overdevelopment and disability resources as some of the top challenges facing the city. He opposes Measure II, but supports Measure JJ.

Tom Evans is a civil engineer and Little League coach. He lists affordability and overcrowding as the top issues facing the city. Evans opposes both Measure II and Measure JJ.

Sherry Hu is an engineer and has served on the Dublin City Council since 2020. She serves on a number of regional committees and boards, including Ava Community Energy, the Alameda County Fire Department Advisory Committee, and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly. She lists public safety, overdevelopment, business development, and maintaining a balanced budget as some of the city’s top challenges. She supports both Measure II and Measure JJ.

Jean Josey is a technical writer and editor who has served on the Dublin City Council since 2016. She is a member of many local boards and organizations, including the Dublin Rotary Club and Parent Faculty Club. She listed public safety, sustainable growth, fiscal responsibility, the Downtown Plan, and climate change as some of Dublin’s top concerns. She supports Measure II, but not Measure JJ.

District 3

Razi Hasni is a member and former chair of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, and the Dublin High School Athletic Booster Club board. He cites the implementation of the Dublin Downtown Preferred Vision and the East Dublin Specific Plan as important ways to make Dublin more liveable. He supports Measure II.

John Morada is a tech investor who has served as vice president of the Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization, on his local HOA, and as a board member of the Dublin United Soccer League. His top concerns include economic growth, public safety, and maintaining a balanced budget as some of his top concerns. He does not support Measure II.

Dublin Unified School District Board of Trustees, Area 1

Kristian Reyes works in lighting and electrical engineers and sales, and was a member of the DUSD Budget Committee from 2023-2024. He has also coached Dublin Little League, served on the board of his HOA, and volunteered for the music programs at Wells Middle School and Dublin High School. He listed declining revenues and staff retention as some of the district’s top issues.

Ramnath Shanbhogue is a tech professional who has volunteered with his daughter’s soccer team, volunteered at their schools, and been active at board meetings. He listed safety, finances, academic standards, and communication as some of the district’s top issues.

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