City of Mountain View City Council Councilmember Lisa Matichak

Elected in tight race in 2016, Lisa Matichak is now serving her second term on the City Council. She got started in city government when she served on the city’s Environmental Planning Commission, and is also the founding presidnet of a large neighborhood association. While on the commission, Matichak learned about land use and its impact on the health of a city. “I have gained insight into each neighborhood throughout the city and understand what makes each unique and also understand their challenges. I am the founding president of a large neighborhood association, so I know how to bring neighborhoods together to build community,” she told the Los Altos Town Crier.

First elected: Nov. 8, 2016

Day job: Consultant with a focus on cybersecurity

Alma maters: UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA in business administration; Cal State University Fullerton (bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing)

Committee and board assignments:
Council Appointments Review Committee
Council Finance Committee/Investment Review Committee
Council Policy and Procedures Committee (chair)
Council Transportation Committee
Council Appointments Review Committee
Council Finance Committee/Investment Review Committee
Council Policy and Procedures Committee (Chair)
Council Transportation Committee