Background & sources

News &
public record.

Will’s work addressing hunger, wasted food, climate impacts, and nonprofit leadership has been covered by local and regional news organizations. The links below offer additional background on that work and his candidacy.

Campaign updates

From the
campaign.

Will Dittmar · October 8, 2026

Ready before the first major storm

My priorities for preparing San Anselmo for winter: maintain drainage, exercise the existing response plan, strengthen rapid response, and give neighbors a safe way to help.

Read the update

League of Women Voters of Marin · October 7, 2026

San Anselmo Town Council candidate forum

Watch the recording of the candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Marin and San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce, featuring Will Dittmar, Steve Burdo, and Philip Chigos.

Watch the candidate forum

01 / Selected coverage

In the
news.

Giving Marin October 4, 2026

Rescued Food Culinary Experience

Giving Marin features Will’s leadership at ExtraFood and the upcoming A Taste of Hope event, showcasing how rescued ingredients can help address hunger and food waste.

Read the original source

Marin Independent Journal September 20, 2026

Endorsement: In tight race, IJ picks Burdo, Dittmar for San Anselmo council

The IJ editorial board recommends Will Dittmar and Steve Burdo for the two San Anselmo Town Council seats in the November election.

Read the original source

Pacific Sun June 23, 2026

Hunger Amid Abundance: Food Insecurity Grows in North Bay

Reporting on rising food insecurity in Marin and Sonoma counties, including Will’s perspective as CEO of ExtraFood on growing demand and barriers to food access.

Read the original source

NorCal Public Media March 14, 2026

Will Dittmar on Savoring Sonoma: The Hour

A conversation about ExtraFood’s work recovering nutritious food and serving communities across the North Bay.

Read the original source

Bay City News / Food Forward 2025

As Food Banks Struggle to Meet Demand, ‘Wasted’ Food Is Filling the Gap — For Now

Statewide reporting on food recovery, hunger, climate, and the infrastructure nonprofits need, featuring Will in his role with the California Food Recovery Coalition.

Read the original source

Point Reyes Light February 16, 2022

New State Law Limits Organic Waste, Mandates Donation of Edible Food

Local reporting on California’s food-recovery law and its implications for Marin, including Will’s perspective on food waste, hunger, and implementation.

Read the original source

02 / Public record

Official &
organizational sources.

Marin County Elections Department

November 3, 2026 General Election — Local Candidates on Ballot

The county’s official candidate list identifies Will Dittmar, Nonprofit CEO, as a candidate for San Anselmo Town Council.

View the source

ExtraFood

Leadership Profile

ExtraFood’s team page describes Will’s responsibilities as CEO, including organizational strategy, partnerships, development, and public leadership on hunger and food waste.

View the source

California Food Recovery Coalition

Statewide Coalition Leadership

The coalition’s leadership page documents Will’s work with food recovery organizations addressing food insecurity, waste, and climate impacts across California.

View the source