City of Mountain View City Council Councilmember John McAlister

First elected: November 2012

Term ended: December 2020

Day job: Owner of Baskin-Robbins in Mountain View and Los Gatos; director of Heavenly Mountian Resort Ski Patrol

Alma mater: UC Berkeley (bachelor’s degree, business administration)

Notable quote: "Thank you for your confidence in me. As a 59-year Mountain View resident, family man, and owner of the local Baskin-Robbins, I'm committed to continuing my work to protect the character, charm and diversity of our city and to finding solutions to our most pressing challenges. With economic and social issues pulling our city in multiple directions, I want to ensure that we never lose sight of what makes Mountain View a great city." (Source: Re-elect John)

Other offices held: Mayor of MountainView (2015); Vice Mayor of Mountain View (2014); Enviromental Planning Commissioner (2007-2012)

Committee and board assignments:
Council Neighborhoods Committee (Chair)
Council Policy and Procedures Committee
Council Transportation Committee (Chair)
CalMod Local Policymakers Group
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board of Directors
Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors
Valley Transportation Authority State Route 85 Ccorridor Policy Advisory Board