The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires persons holding specified public offices to file disclosures of investments, real property interests, and income within specified periods of assuming or leaving office and annually while holding the office.

Government Code Section 87200 of the Political Reform Act identifies the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney and Director of Finance as statutory filers who are required to file Form 700s. Copies of their Form 700s are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050. They are also available at the FPPC, 428 J Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814 and in electronic format on the FPPC’s website. Members of the public are also able to search for filings through our Netfile portal (link available below). 

Elected officials who currently file Form 700s with the City Clerk Office are:

• Lisa M. Gillmor, Mayor
• Kathy Watanabe, Councilmember District 1
• Raj Chahal, Councilmember District 2
• Karen Hardy, Councilmember District 3
• Kevin Park, Councilmember District 4
• Suds Jain, Councilmember District 5
• Anthony Becker, Councilmember District 6
• Hosam Haggag, City Clerk
• Pat Nikolai, Chief of Police

Employees, Boardmembers, Commissioners, Committee members, and certain consultants designated in the Conflict of Interest Code and who hold positions that involve making or participating in the making of decisions, which may foreseeably have a material effect on the holder’s financial interests also must file. People in these positions must file Statements of Economic Interests – Form 700 pursuant to the disclosure categories specified in that code.

Conflict of Interest Code – Adopted February 9, 2021

• City of Santa Clara – Resolution No. 21-8939
• Santa Clara Stadium Authority – Resolution No. 21-1
• Bayshore North Project Enhancement Authority – Resolution No. 21-1
• Public Facilities Financing Corporation – Resolution No. 21-1
• Sports and Open Space Authority – Resolution No. 21-1
• Housing Authority – Resolution No. 21-1
   

Netfile Portal Access

• To file your FORM 700 – Statement of Economic Interests: Filer Access Portal

• To view filed FORM 700 – Statement of Economic Interests: Public Access Portal

Additional Resources

• Fair Political Practices Commission
• Form 700 Frequently Asked Questions - FPPC's Toll-Free: 1-866-275-3772