San Jose City Council

San José City Council
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Type
Type
Term limits
Two terms
Leadership
Matt Mahan, Democrat
since January 1, 2022
Vice Mayor
Rosemary Kamei, Democrat
since January 1, 2022
Structure
Seats11 (10 city councilmembers with the mayor presiding with voting rights)
Political groups
  Democratic (9)
  Independent (2)
Committees
List
  • Community and Economic Development Committee
    Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
    Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee
    Rules and Open Government Committee
    Transportation and Environment Committee
Length of term
4 years
Elections
Nonpartisan blanket primary with run-off if no majority
Ten Electoral districts
Mayor elected At-Large
Last election
November 8, 2022
Next election
2024
Meeting place
San Jose City Hall
San Jose, California
Website
Council Website

The San Jose City Council, officially San José City Council, is the legislature of the government of the City of San Jose, California.

As the Mayor of San Jose, Matt Mahan casts the 11th vote on matters before the council and acts as chair of the council during most meetings. Rosemary Kamei serving her first two-year term as Vice Mayor, conducts Council meetings in the absence of the Mayor.