The City Council Chambers at Atherton Civic Center. Unless some last-minute candidates enter the race, the council is facing an uncontested election for four seats. Four candidates have qualified for the four Atherton City Council seats on the November ballot, which has three four-year terms and one two-year term up for grabs. Christine David, who ran unsuccessfully for Atherton City Council in 2020, and Planning Commissioner Jerry Leugers both qualified to run for four-year terms. Christine David unsuccessfully ran for Atherton City Council in 2020.