Your Government
What is a Councilmember?
Legislator
Votes on legislation (laws). This power comes from the City Charter, San José’s local constitution.
Liaison
Connects government with the public by providing information and assistance.
Leader
Brings community together, gives recognitions, and represents the City at events and meetings.
City Government
Get Involved
Contact Your Representatives
Find your local, state, and federal representatives and contact them for support and questions about their level of government.
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Supervisor Sylvia Arenas: District 1, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga: District 5, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
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Senator Dave Cortese: District 15, California State Senate
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin: District 28, California State Assembly
Assemblymember Ash Kalra: District 25, California State Assembly
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Representative Jimmy Panetta: District 19, California, US House of Representatives
Representative Sam Liccardo: District 16, California, US House of Representatives
Senator Alex Padilla: California, US Senate
Senator Adam Schiff: California, US Senate