Welcome to the website for San José City Council District 1! I am Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, the representative for this district. It is a privilege to serve you, and an honor to contribute to making our city a great place to live, work, and play.

Explore our website to contact us, meet the team, find places in the district, access resources for you, and learn about projects and policy. Visit Council District Look-Up to check your council district of residence.

District 1 encompasses the neighborhoods of San José that are west of SR-17 and I-880, and south of Stevens Creek Boulevard, in addition to some areas between SR-17 and Thornton Way. The district is bordered to the north by the City of Santa Clara, to the west by the City of Cupertino, to the southwest by the City of Saratoga, to the southeast by the City of Campbell, and to the east by San José City Council District 6 and the unincorporated Fruitdale and Burbank neighborhoods.

District 1 had a population of 102,238 according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

Notable landmarks and amenities in the district include Santana Row, Westgate Shopping Center, Winchester Mystery House, San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, Calabazas and West Valley Branch Libraries, and our many schools, parks, and trails.