City of San Jose City Council Councilmember Sylvia Arenas

Until she won a seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in 2022, Sylvia Arenas represented San Jose’s District 8, which encompasses parts of East San José and Evergreen. She’s a longtime local, along with her husband and two children. “District 8 is a great place to start a business and raise a family, with stellar local schools around. I am incredibly excited to be serving such a wonderful area,” Arenas says. On the council, Arenas gravitates to issues that affect the everyday lives of San José women and families. “One of my greatest accomplishments was my launch of the City San José’s Family Friendly Initiative, which is working to increase access to early education, after-school programs, safe housing, family-friendly public facilities, and paid family leave.”

Alma mater: University of San Francisco (master’s degree)

Other offices held: Evergreen Elementary School District Board of Trustees

Committee, board and commission assignments
Neighborhood Services & Education Committee (vice chair)
Transportation & Environment Committee
Ad-Hoc Committee for Development Services
Habitat Conservation Agency Governing Board
Habitat Conservation Agency Implementation Board
VTA Downtown/East Valley Policy Advisory Board
Appeals Hearing Board (liaison)
Schools City Collaborative
SJ/SC Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (alternate)
Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee
Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation (alternate)