Ofelia Bello
Candidate for California East Palo Alto City Council · Party not on file
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · California East Palo Alto City Council · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: City of East Palo Alto City Clerk · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What California East Palo Alto City Council covers
Covers part of San Mateo County.
Includes East Palo Alto (part).
7 precincts · District lines: Official jurisdiction boundary: San Mateo County GIS, City Limits (EAST PALO ALTO) · Precinct lines: California Statewide Database (SWDB) precinct shapes g20, g22 and g24 (sr-precinct), for the 2020, 2022 and 2024 generals; map drawn on g24
Results
Certified results for California East Palo Alto City Council
San Mateo — City of East Palo Alto Members, City Council
2024 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Romero | 2,556 | 17.6% | |
| Mark Dinan | 2,343 | 16.2% | |
| Webster Lincoln | 2,251 | 15.5% | |
| Deborah Lewis-Virges | 1,825 | 12.6% | |
| Ofelia Bello | 1,658 | 11.4% | |
| Maria Guadalupe Rocha | 1,498 | 10.3% |
Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database
San Mateo — City of East Palo Alto Members, City Council
2022 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Abrica | 1,517 | 21.8% | |
| Martha F. Barragan | 1,372 | 19.7% | |
| Webster Lincoln | 1,353 | 19.5% | |
| Mark Dinan | 1,197 | 17.2% | |
| Jeffrey L. Austin | 596 | 8.6% | |
| Q Smith | 500 | 7.2% |
Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database
San Mateo — City of East Palo Alto Members, City Council
2020 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Gauthier | 3,305 | 17.4% | |
| Carlos Romero | 3,209 | 16.8% | |
| Antonio López | 2,998 | 15.7% | |
| Webster Lincoln | 2,929 | 15.4% | |
| Juan Mendez | 2,555 | 13.4% | |
| Larry James Moody | 2,161 | 11.3% |
Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database
Key Votes
The record
Former East Palo Alto Sanitary District director — record in district minutes
Bello was elected to the East Palo Alto Sanitary District board in 2022 and has served on the city Planning Commission. Her Sanitary District votes are in the district's official minutes; they are not compiled in this profile yet. She has not served on the East Palo Alto City Council. Not a member of the current San Mateo County Board of Supervisors (roster checked 2026-09-25). Not among the San Mateo County supervisors on record in the county's Legistar office records (2017–present).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate statement filed with the City of East Palo Alto · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 25
- Raised
- Not on file
- Cash on Hand
- Not on file
No totals on file from the reports listed below.
Finance Reports
Form 470 short form on file (not viewable online)
The East Palo Alto NetFile index lists an FPPC Form 470 short form by 'Bello, Ofelia' filed 2026-09-24 (filing 217515277) and a Form 410 filed 2026-08-28 (filing 217306805). Neither is downloadable online (paper filings). A Form 470 means the candidate does not expect to receive or spend $2,000 or more this year. (query: NetFile public filings index, filings/byDate for the agency, 2026-01-01 to 2026-09-26, filer name match; checked 2026-09-25)
Sep 25, 2026 · Official · City of East Palo Alto City Clerk · source
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for California East Palo Alto City Council
- Ruben AbricaParty not on file · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Gail Wilkerson DixonParty not on file · On the 2026 ballot
- Sam JimenezParty not on file · On the 2026 ballot
- Deborah Lewis-VirgesParty not on file · On the 2026 ballot
- Michael MashackParty not on file · On the 2026 ballot
- Holifa WindomParty not on file · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: East Palo Alto City Council (at-large, 2 seats) — November 3, 2026 general municipal election
Listed as "Ofelia Bello" on the City of East Palo Alto City Clerk Nominees for Public Office — Notice of Nominees, November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election (City Elections page). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · City of East Palo Alto City Clerk · sourceEast Palo Alto City Council (at-large, 2 seats) · CA-LOC-EAST-PALO-ALTO-CITY-COUNCIL
Nonpartisan · candidate · City of East Palo Alto (San Mateo County) · 2 seat(s), at-large
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · City of East Palo Alto City Clerk · source
Not on file for Ofelia yet: Advertising, In Their Words, In the News, Reach Them, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_s20kydemm.
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