Town of Los Gatos Town Council Councilmember Marico Sayoc

Before being elected to the Los Gatos Town Council in 2014, Marico Sayoc operated on a national stage in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of International Affairs. Next she worked in program management for the Natural Resources Defense Council. In her official biography, Sayoc says she enjoys representing Los Gatos in regional and state policy issues. She also serves as vice president of the League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, and second vice president of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County.

Alma maters: University of California at Berkeley (bachelor's degree, environmental sciences), Duke University (master’s degree, environmental management with an emphasis on water and air resources).

Notable quote: “Growing up in a Navy family, I traveled extensively before settling in Los Gatos. For me and my family, Los Gatos was home immediately upon arrival and I want to ensure the sense of community we felt then thrives for everyone now and in the future.”