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Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa

District 4

jkarpinskicosta@citrusheights.net


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Jayna Karpinski-Costa has lived in Citrus Heights since 1991 and is married to Ted Costa, who was instrumental in the recall of Gray Davis. She is both a lawyer and veterinarian, with her current focus on her private practice administering both acupuncture and traditional medicine to animals. She has represented and defended policies in both local courts and the United States Supreme Court, and she brings both her legal knowledge and deep California roots to the council. Karpinski-Costa has been the organizer of the Senior Health and Resource Fair for 11 years, and volunteers for Meals on Wheels as well as various children’s causes in the region.


First elected: Nov. 8, 2022


Alma maters: Santa Clara University School of Law (juris doctor), Boston University (master’s degree), Colorado State University (bachelor’s degree in microbiology)


Day job: Owner of Acupuncture †Plus (small animal house-call veterinary care) 


Notable quote: “After 25 years, we will finally be receiving property tax revenues. I want to ensure these new monies are spent on needs, not wants.” (Source: DrJayna.com)

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