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City officials
Elected officials for San Carlos — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Pranita Venkatesh
Mayor2022-11-01 - 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.
City council
Adam Rak
Vice Mayor2022-11-01 - 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.
John Dugan
Councilmember2024-11-01 - 2028-12-01
Neil Layton
Councilmember2024-12-01 - 2028-12-01
Sara McDowell
Councilmember2022-11-01 - 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.
City staff
Nil Blackburn
Interim City ManagerInterim 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 AttorneyCity Attorney; reported Closed Session actions as City Attorney at the Jan 26, 2026 City Council meeting (agenda item 5).
Crystal Mui
City ClerkCity Clerk; signs City Council minutes as City Clerk (Jan 26, 2026 agenda packet, Dec 8 2025 minutes).
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