Foster City's unique geography — built on reclaimed land below sea level — makes levee improvement the existential campaign issue. Its biotech corridor and Asian American majority population create a policy-oriented electorate focused on infrastructure and schools. Foster City has approximately 34,000 residents and 20,000 registered voters across San Mateo County. Local seats on the ballot include Foster City City Council (5 members), San Mateo-Foster City School District, San Mateo Union High School District. Issues driving Foster City campaigns: Levee improvement and sea level rise; Biotech corridor development; Park and lagoon maintenance. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Foster City candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the San Mateo County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21