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ENEWS. From the City of Half Moon Bay on January 29th, 2026.
After nearly 26 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, Half Moon Bay Police Bureau Chief and Coastside Patrol Bureau Captain Richard Cheechov will retire Jan. 31, 2026, bringing his career full circle in the community where it began.
Captain Cheechov’s public service career began with the United States Marine Corps, having reported to boot camp just one week after graduating from high school.
After eight years of service, he began his law enforcement career as a Half Moon Bay police officer. Captain Cheechov later continued his service with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, working in Corrections, Patrol and the Motorcycle Unit. A traffic officer through and through, he found this to be an area where he could truly make a difference and save lives.
Over the years, he rose through the ranks and, in June 2024, was selected to serve as captain overseeing the Coastside Patrol Bureau.
When asked about his favorite memory, Captain Cheechov did not hesitate, citing his time as a young motorcycle officer in Half Moon Bay.
We thank Captain Cheechov for his leadership, service and lasting impact on public safety, and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement!
The process to appoint the next Half Moon Bay Police Bureau Chief and Coastside Patrol Bureau Captain is underway, with an announcement expected by mid-March. In the meantime, there will be no lapse in coverage, and our commitment to serving our Coastside communities remains deeply rooted.
More on the Sheriff 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
Regular meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.
Special meeting agendas are posted 24 hours in advance.
– Streamed live on Comcast Channel 27 and Pacific Coast TV website
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– Email the City Clerk, Jessica Blair, at jblair@hmbcity.com prior to or during the meeting
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– Phone during the meeting: (650) 477-4963 (English) and (650) 445-3090 (Spanish)
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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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