As Mayor of the City of Mountain View, I am honored to welcome you to our diverse and vibrant community at the core of Silicon Valley. Whether you live, work, or are visiting our city, it is our pleasure to assist you and help ensure that Mountain View feels like home. I especially value hearing directly from residents, whose ideas, experiences, and perspectives help shape the future of our city.

Mountain View is a community defined by its people. Our residents come from all walks of life and from all over the world, and that diversity is one of our greatest strengths. As the daughter of Filipino immigrants who came to the United States seeking a better life for their family, I am proud to serve a city that strives to be welcoming, inclusive, and rooted in opportunity. What makes our community great is not keeping people out, but cherishing our neighbors, whether they have lived here for generations or have just arrived.

While Mountain View is a mid-sized city, with a population of about 86,500, we play an important role on the global stage. We are a center of innovation in Silicon Valley, home to leading technology companies and startups, while also being a city that values strong neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, an exceptional parks and trail system, and a rich calendar of community events. At the same time, we are committed to addressing the real challenges our residents face, including housing affordability, displacement, and climate resiliency, while continuing to build a true Community for All.

My focus as Mayor is on community engagement. I have always believed that government is simply a structure for the community to make decisions for themselves. Mountain View is an ambitious city with residents who care deeply about making things better. When people are engaged, informed, and involved, our city is stronger. I encourage residents to participate in neighborhood associations, city programs, advisory boards, nonprofit service organizations, and community groups, because service is how community comes alive.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as Mayor and to work alongside my colleagues, city staff, and, most importantly, our residents. Together, I am confident we can meet the challenges ahead and continue to make Mountain View one of the best cities to live, work, and call home.

Thank you for being part of our community.

Stay Informed and Get Involved
I also look forward to hearing from you. You can contact me via email, phone, or mail. Please make sure to check out the City website or our social media channels for updates.

• Send an email.
• Contact the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., at 650-903-6304
• Or mail letters to:
  City of Mountain View
  500 Castro St., Post Office Box 7540
  Mountain View, CA 94039-7540

You can also stay in touch with the City by connecting with us in any of the following ways:

• Visit MountainView.gov regularly for updates.
• Follow us on Social Media at X.com/MountainViewGov, Facebook.com/MountainViewGov and find us on Instagram (@MountainViewGov) and Nextdoor.com.
• Watch our meetings and announcements on cable channel 26 (the City's government cable channel), or online. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for live streams of City Council Meetings and City events at YouTube.com/MountainViewGov.
• Read about us in the City's newsletter, The View, and the biweekly City Hall Connection eNewsletter.
• New to Mountain View? Settle into living in our city through the Newcomers Guide.
• Join us for community events.
• Get involved through volunteer opportunities.
• Explore our City Finances online.
• Catch breaking news and events through our news releases.
• Check out City job opportunities.
• Learn about and seek assistance through the City’s Rent Stabilization program.
• Connect with City services through Ask Mountain View (This is a quick and easy way to get things done: our online service is where you can ask a question, make a suggestion, note a concern, offer a compliment or get more information.)
• Call or visit City facilities during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I look forward to what we can accomplish together in 2026.

Mayor Emily Ann Ramos

(Mayor's Biography)

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