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Born and raised in South San Francisco & built to lead.

Welcome! I am excited to announce my run for the South San Francisco City Council in District 3. This is an opportunity I’ve been working toward for a long time. I’ve put everything I have into building the skills and leadership needed to really deliver for us — to help grow our community in a way that keeps it affordable, safe, and sustainable for everyone.

I went to UC Berkeley for my undergrad and earned my Master's in Urban Planning from the University of Arizona. As a city planner, I work everyday to shape communities.

I live and breathe our community's future, and I truly know its heart, history, and people.

Let me serve YOU on the city council.

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Do you live in my district?

South San Francisco votes for city councilmembers by district instead of citywide.

If you live in District 3, if elected, I will be your elected representative to bring your message to the forefront.

I added the South San Francisco District Map below, but if it is hard to read, then click the link below to type in your address and see if you can vote for Melanie Olson!

If you’re not eligible to vote for Melanie Olson, then please consider joining the movement to overturn the status quo by donating or volunteering to reach more voters!

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Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3

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Last day to register to vote online for the 2026 General Election is on October 19, 2026.

To check your voter registration status visit MyVoterStatus.

key votings rules

  1. Secure ballot drop-off locations open on October 6. Ballots can be dropped off at a drop-off location, county elections office, or returned by mail.

  2. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day. To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day make sure to mail it at least 7 days in advance.

  3. If mailing on November 3, get a manual postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.

  4. November 3 is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m., or longer if you are in line by 8:00 p.m. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.