The City of Santa Clara was incorporated in 1852, adopted the City Charter in 1951 and operates as a Council/Manager form of government.

About the Santa Clara City Council

• The City Council, as the legislative body, represents the citizens of Santa Clara and is empowered by the City's Charter to formulate Citywide policy.
• All powers of the City are vested in the Council except those prohibited by the Constitution of the State of California and the provisions of the City Charter.
• Elected from the City at-large, the Mayor serves a four-year term.
• City Councilmembers are elected by districts, and serve four-year terms.
• The City Charter limits the Mayor and all Councilmembers to serving two consecutive terms.

Contact & Information

Mayor and Council Offices
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tel: (408) 615-2250 Fax: (408) 241-6771
Email: MayorAndCouncil@santaclaraca.gov
Hours: Visitor hours are by appointment only

Scheduling or Invitations for the Mayor or Council

Email staff at the general inbox: mayorandcouncil@santaclaraca.gov or call (408) 615-2250 during general business hours, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.