Maria Ristow

Vice Mayor2024-12-01 – 2028-12-01 (month-level start: December 2024, appointed to a full four-year term in lieu of the cancelled November 5, 2024 election per Town Council page 'Appointed: December 2024' and Local News Matters; month-level end: December 2028 per Town Council page 'Term Expires: December 2028')

About

Maria Ristow's platform centers on advancing community infrastructure by prioritizing biking improvements, addressing local housing needs, and championing diversity and inclusion efforts within Los Gatos.

Campaign promises (1)

infrastructure
Focus efforts on improving biking infrastructure, housing development, and diversity initiatives in Los Gatos.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 16
Total speaking time: 3:23:51
Avg per meeting: 12:44
Segments: 2455

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Top issues during term (2)(Business Jobs)

low↓May 2026[2]

BMO bank branch at Union Avenue

Fills a vacant commercial space; no direct town cost.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Chamber of Commerce Destination Marketing Funding

Town funding rises from $88,000 to potentially $108,000, likely drawn from the ending fund balance or by reallocating the Placer AI data contract.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

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