Profile
Date of Incorporation: July 14, 1964
Services Provided: Public works, recreation, planning, zoning, and police through a contract with the San Mateo County Sheriff
Area: 11 square miles
Population: 4,659 (CA Department of Finance 2019)
Sphere of Influence: Boundaries of 1984 plus the unincorporated communities of Ladera, Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde, and Webb Ranch
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Town Council
The Town of Portola Valley is governed by a five-member town council elected to four-year terms. The mayor is elected to a one-year term.
| Council Member | Term Ending |
|---|---|
| Craig Taylor | 2026 |
| Jeff Aalfs | 2024 |
| Judith Hasko | 2026 |
| Mary Hufty | 2026 |
| Sarah Wernikoff | 2024 |
The town council meets regularly typically on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.
All meetings are held at the Historic Schoolhouse, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028.
Meeting time is 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the agenda. Future agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to regular meetings and 24 hours prior to special meetings.
