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.
• The current compensation for the Mayor is $2,500/per month, and $2,000/month for Councilmembers (City Charter, Section 702).

City Council Meeting Information

• Schedule: Meetings are generally held at least two times per month on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Avenue. Visit the Legistar webpage to view the meeting schedule.
  
  
• How to Participate in a City Council Meeting: Learn more about how to attend and participate, or provide public comment to the City Council by visiting the webpage: Watch and Participate in Public Meetings