Four Candidates Compete for Fairfax Town Council Seats

Four candidates are competing for two open seats on the Fairfax Town Council ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The vacancies follow the decisions of Mayor Stephanie Hellman and Councilmember Lisel Blash not to seek reelection.

The candidates include retired attorney Susan Adams, former council member and attorney Larry Bragman, retired firefighter Matt Da Cunha, and former San Anselmo council member Doug Kelly. Key priorities cited by the candidates include selecting a new town manager following Heather Abrams' departure for Yountville, managing local housing policies, and restoring civility during municipal proceedings.

Adams emphasized increasing downtown vitality and supporting housing types such as accessory dwelling units while encouraging collaborative leadership. Bragman proposed holding two meetings per month to improve constituent communication and reduce local divisions. Da Cunha stated his focus would be on core infrastructure, balanced budgeting, and building trust. Kelly emphasized addressing municipal operations, opposing multi-story developments, and coordinating with other local governments regarding state-level housing rules.