Town of Los Gatos Town Council Councilmember Rob Rennie

After retiring from the tech industry, longtime Silicon Valley denizen Rob Rennie left the semiconductor industry to develop products that improve solar energy. In 2014, he was elected to the Los Gatos Town Council and won a second term in 2018. In 2022 he ran again and won another term. During the campaign, Rennie told San Jose Spotlight, ºIf re-elected, I will be the only council member with more than two years experience both in local Los Gatos government and in county government organizations.”

He has been active in a number of organizations, including several positions of leadership in the Sierra Club. His community service includes Los Gatos Morning Rotary, the Los Gatos Community Foundation board. the Los Gatos Beautification Committee, the Parks Commission, and the Community Emergency Response Team.

Alma maters: Skidmore College (bachelor of arts in chemistry and physics); Dartmouth College (bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering); Santa Clara University (certificate in engineering management).

Notable quotes:
“I pledge to fight for local control so that we can preserve architectural compatibility, protect view sheds, and manage our land use in accordance with our specific needs. We must improve Highway 17 to keep through-traffic off Los Gatos streets. Safety of our residents is also a high priority. I will continue to advocate for civility, team work and common sense solutions to tough problems.” (Source: RobRennie.com campaign website)

“Land use issues are very important and require a balanced and thoughtful approach. As a council member I always hear all sides, look at all facts and make sure that any potential impact on the community are adequately addressed before making my determination on issues that effects our small-town feel and ambiance.”