Profile
Date of Incorporation: July 1, 1925
Services Provided: Parks and recreation, police through a contract with the San Mateo County Sheriff, public works, and a senior citizens’ center
Area: 5.5 square miles
Population: 29,864 (CA Department of Finance 2019)
Sphere of Influence: Boundaries of 1984 plus the unincorporated communities of Palomar Park, the Hassler area, and Devonshire
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City Council
The City of San Carlos is governed by a five-member city council elected to five-year terms. The mayor and vice mayor are each elected to a one-year term.
| Council Member | Term Ending |
|---|---|
| Adam Rak | 2026 |
| John Dugan | 2024 |
| Pranita Venkatesh | 2026 |
| Ron Collins | 2024 |
| Sara McDowell | 2026 |
The city council meets regularly the second and fourth Monday of every month.
All meetings are held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070.
Meeting time is 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the agenda. Future agendas are posted the Thursday prior to the meeting date.
