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VIDEO. From the Half Moon Bay City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 7:00pm, as a hybrid meeting, with remote comment. Agenda.
From San Mateo County Veterans Services Office on May 19th, 2026.
We are deeply saddened to learn that San Mateo County resident, World War II veteran, and 2023 Veteran of the Year Al Adreveno has passed away. Al dedicated his life serving both his country and the Half Moon Bay community he called home. His legacy will live on.
From San Mateo County on Nov 9, 2023: 2023 Veterans of the Year – Al Adreveno & John Muller
Al Adreveno, who this year celebrated his 100th birthday, is a World War II veteran who served in the Army Corps of Engineers. During his service, he was part of an elite team in the Philippines and the invasion of Okinawa.
Upon his return home, Al became involved in the flower-growing business and the owner of Daylight Farms, and a stalwart member of the Half Moon Bay community for over 70 years, serving on the City Council and as mayor, the Coastside County Water District, the County Farm Bureau, the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and more.
In summary, Al provided countless contributions to his beloved community.
John Muller, who is Al Adreveno’s son-in-law, is a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy.
In fact, John was also trained for emergency pickup of the 1965 Gemini Capsule.
Known as “Farmer John” in the coastside community and beyond, and owner of Daylight Farms including the Highway 1 pumpkin patch.
Farmer John served on many boards and commissions, including the USDA Farm Service Agency, working to keep the diversity of California agriculture ever-present to those in Washington D.C.
Farmer John also served on the Half Moon Bay City Council and was a two-term mayor.
He has been involved in many community activities, including the K9 Companions Service Dog program, the July 4th parades, the Pumpkin Festival, and the Farmers Sharing Program providing donations of vegetables and flower seeds to library cardholders.
And Farmer John always gives back time and energy to veteran causes.
More on the Half Moon Bay City Council on Coastside Buzz
Half Moon Bay City Council Meetings ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body, and consists of five elected members. The Council sets priorities and policies, makes final decisions on all major City matters, adopts ordinances and resolutions, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves the annual budget.
The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue.
HMB City Council Agendas and Zoom Links
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Special meeting agendas are posted 24 hours in advance.
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– Email the City Clerk, Jessica Blair, at jblair@hmbcity.com prior to or during the meeting
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2026 City Council Contact
Phone: (650) 726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)
Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026
DRuddock@hmbcity.com
Vice Mayor Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026
DPenrose@hmbcity.com
Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028
PJonsson@hmbcity.com
Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028
PNagengast@hmbcity.com
Councilmember Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026
RBrownstone@hmbcity.com
The City of Half Moon Bay holds district-based elections for its five city council seats. Each Councilmember is elected to a 4 year term. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay. The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor, on an annual basis.
- November 2024 Election – Districts 2 and 3 will elect a representative to a four-year term.
- November 2026 Election – Districts 1, 4, and 5 will elect a representative to a four-year term.
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