City of Monte Sereno City Council Councilmember Shawn Leuthold

Shawn Leuthold grew up in Colorado, Oregon, and California. He and his family originally lived in the Cambrian neighborhood of San Jose before moving to Seattle, where he practiced law before coming back to the area in 2007, when he settled in Monte Sereno. As a practicing business and family law attorney for more than 20 years, he handles matters ranging from business start-ups and complex litigation to family law. He lists the following among his priorities on the council: “forming a citizens’ commission to explore regional solutions to the housing crisis and lobbying for change in Sacramento; organizing local events to increase emergency preparedness; and overseeing the city budget process and avoiding unnecessary litigation.”

First elected: November 2018

Day job: Owner of Law Office of Shawn T. Leuthold

Alma mater: Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., high technology law)

Notable quote: “When I go around and talk to people, I listen to them and I'm not very interested in talking about myself. I don't have a whole lot of agenda that I'm trying to change Monte-Sereno except in the way the government is running and interacts with the people.” (Source: Youtube)

Committee and board assignments:
Joint Powers Authority Library Board
Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board
Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network
League of California Cities Peninsula Division
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee
West Valley Mayors & Managers
West Valley Sanitation District