2020 Election: Santa Clara City Council Candidates
This year four Santa Clara districts will elect their first-ever district representatives. Two incumbents, Kathy Watanabe and Teresa O’Neill are running for their second and third* terms respectively.
District 1
Harbir Bhatia
Bhatia has served as President of the SC Library Foundation and Friends Board and chair for Strategic Planning. A Santa Clara Cultural Commissioner, she is the Founder and Chair of SC Community Coalition for COVID Relief. As a community benefits consultant, developed corporate community relations programs.
Bhatia’s awards include California State Assembly honors for Leadership in Business and A Community Hero, Junior League of San Jose 51st Annual Tiffany Bowl Awardee for Volunteerism, and the Women’s Empowerment: Inspiring Achievements Award.