Town of Los Gatos Town Council Councilmember Mary Badame

Councilmember Mary Badame ran for reelection in 2022, winning another term in a six-way race for three open seats. “As an incumbent with a consistent voting record of preserving our Town’s character, I have decades of community service in public and private sectors providing me with the experience necessary to make decisions impacting the future growth and character of our Town,” Badame told San Jose Spotlight during the campaign. As a local insurance agency owner, Mary Badame has provided families and businesses with financial advice, risk management, and asset protection. And at the same time, she built a long résumé of service in local government, volunteering for the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Committee, and Conceptual Development Advisory Committee, among other roles.

Day job: Owner and operator of Mary J. Badame Insurance Agency

Alma mater: San Jose State University (bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration)

Other positions held: Commissioner, Los Gatos Planning Commission (2013-2020); member of the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee (2013-2020) and Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (2015-present).

Notable quote: “As a licensed property and casualty insurance agent, I am unable to provide home insurance coverage for many residents in Town due to a high risk of wildfire in Los Gatos. Our Town residents are at high risk for loss of homes, businesses, and lives. I fully support creating a wildfire resistant community and expediting implementation of our Ad-Hoc Wildfire Mitigation Plan—including vegetation management. (Source: San Jose Spotlight, Nov. 1, 2022)