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After winning reelection in the November 2020 election, Kathy Watanabe told San Jose Spotlight https://sanjosespotlight.com/watanabe-park-take-lead-in-santa-clara-city-council-districts-1-4/) she plans to continue fighting for the goals of Mayor Lisa Gillmor, which includes battling the 49ers over financial transparency, stadium management and event curfews. In addition to her service on the council, Watanabe has served the community as as a trustee on the City of Santa Clara Board of Library Trustees (2008-2016) and president of Santa Clara Sister Cities Association (2013-2016). She also played a role in the opening of the Northside Library in the Rivermark Community.
First elected: November 2016
Day job: Legal assistant (retired)
Alma mater: Nassau Community College (business administration and management)
Assignments include:
Audit Committe
Economic Development, Communications and Marketing Committee
Governance and Ethics Committee (Alternate)
Santa Clara has paused its ban on natural gas in new buildings and is looking for other ways to lower its greenhouse gas emissions.
From a shakeup on the city council to an elected official's conviction, Santa Clara had no shortage of major stories this year.
One of Northern California's largest health care providers has plans to build two medical campuses, as patient overflow is straining Silicon Valley emergency rooms with long wait times and life-threatening delays.
A jury has found Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker guilty of perjury and failing to uphold his duties as a public official by leaking a 2022 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report.
