City Officials

Elected officials for San Carlos — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.

Mayor

Pranita Venkatesh

2022-11-01 - 2026-12-01

Pranita Venkatesh's platform includes fiscal conservatism regarding local taxation, notably opposing increases to the sales tax. As a child psychologist and the city's youngest mayor, her campaign focused on fiscal responsibility and community representation.

1 campaign promise5 news mentions

City Council

Adam Rak

Vice Mayor

2022-11-01 - 2026-12-01

Adam Rak's campaign platform focuses on fiscal conservatism, specifically opposing increases to local sales taxes. Based on available headlines, his platform addresses key city issues including taxation and local development.

1 campaign promise

John Dugan

Councilmember

2024-11-01 - 2028-12-01

Neil Layton

Councilmember

2024-12-01 - 2028-12-01

Sara McDowell

Councilmember

2022-11-01 - 2026-12-01

Sara McDowell's campaign centers on fiscal conservatism, notably taking a stance against increasing local sales taxes. Her platform also engages with key local issues such as housing developments as she contends for a seat on the San Carlos City Council.

1 campaign promise

Former Officials (1)

Ron Collins

Council Member

month-level end: December 2024 per sancarloslife.com reorganization listing (Dec 9, 2024): Layton took the seat previously held by Ron Collins, who retired after 13 years on the council. Former mayor (Jan 26, 2026 minutes: 'former San Carlos Mayor').

Served until Dec 2024

City Staff

Nil Blackburn

Interim City Manager

Interim City Manager beginning January 17, 2026 (City Attorney report from Closed Session, City Council minutes/agenda Jan 26, 2026, item 5; Interim City Manager Agreement approved Jan 2026). Previously Assistant City Manager (Dec 8, 2025 minutes, Staff Present).

Greg Rubens

City Attorney

City Attorney; reported Closed Session actions as City Attorney at the Jan 26, 2026 City Council meeting (agenda item 5).

Crystal Mui

City Clerk

City Clerk; signs City Council minutes as City Clerk (Jan 26, 2026 agenda packet, Dec 8 2025 minutes).