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Councilmember Rosemary Kamei

District 1

District1@sanjoseca.gov

(408)-535-4901


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In June 2022, Rosemary Kamei was elected to the San José City Council with over 60% of the popular vote. She was officially sworn into office in January 2023 to represent District 1, and was shortly thereafter nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by her colleagues on the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor. District 1 is in West San José, which encompasses neighborhoods around Winchester Mystery House, Santana Row, Westgate West, De Anza Boulevard, and Stevens Creek. District 1 borders the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and Saratoga.

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