The Mayors Through the Years

Since its incorporation in 1955, Cupertino has been guided by a dedicated group of civic leaders who have served as Mayor. Selected annually by the City Council, the Mayor plays a key role in fostering collaboration, representing the community, and helping shape the City’s vision and priorities. The list below highlights Cupertino’s past and present Mayors, recognizing their service and the lasting contributions they have made to the community over the years.

2015 to Current

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ROD SINKS

Mayor 2014-2015

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BARRY CHANG

Mayor 2015-2016

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SAVITA VAIDHYANATHAN

Mayor 2016-2017

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DARCY PAUL

Mayor 2017-18, 2020-21, 2021-22

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STEVEN SCHARF

Mayor 2018-2019, 2019-2020

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HUNG WEI

Mayor 2022-2023

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SHEILA MOHAN

Mayor 2023-2024

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LIANG CHAO

Mayor 2024-2025

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KITTY MOORE

Mayor 2025-2026

      

2001 to 2014

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SANDRA JAMES

Mayor 2000-2001, 2003-2004

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RICHARD LOWENTHAL

Mayor 2001-2002, 2005-2006

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PATRICK KWOK

Mayor 2004-2005

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KRIS WANG

Mayor 2006-2007, 2009-2010

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DOLLY SANDOVAL

Mayor 2007-2008

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ORRIN MAHONEY

Mayor 2008-2009, 2012-2013

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GILBERT WONG

Mayor 2010-2011, 2013-2014

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MARK SANTORO

Mayor 2011-2012

1985 to 2000

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PHIL JOHNSON

Mayor 1984-1985

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BARBARA KOPPEL

Mayor 1990-1991, 1993-1994

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LAURALEE SORENSON

Mayor 1991-1992

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NICK SZABO

Mayor 1992-1993

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WALLY DEAN

Mayor 1994-1995, 1998-1999

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DON BURNETT

Mayor 1995-1996

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JOHN BAUTISTA

Mayor 1996-1997

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MICHAEL CHANG

Mayor 1997-1998, 2002-2003

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JOHN STATTON

Mayor 1999-2000

      

1971 to 1984

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DONALD A. FROLICH

Mayor 1972-1973, 1977-1978

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KEITH E. IRWIN

Mayor 1973-1974

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W. REED SPARKS

Mayor 1974-75, 1981-82, 1986-87

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JAMES E. JACKSON

Mayor 1975-1976, 1978-1979

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ROBERT W. MEYERS

Mayor 1976-1977, 1979-1980

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DANIEL P. O'KEEFE

Mayor 1980-1981

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BARBARA A. ROGERS

Mayor 1980-81, 1985-86, 1989-90

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JOHN M. GATTO

Mayor 1982-1983, 1987-1988

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JOHN J. PLUNGY, JR.

Mayor 1983-1984, 1988-1989

      

1955 to 1970

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RALPH LINDENMEYER

Mayor 1955-1956

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WARNER WILSON

Mayor 1956-1957

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R. IVAN MEYERHOLZ

Mayor 1957-1958

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NORMAN J. NATHANSON

Mayor 1958-1959, 1959-1960

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ANTHONY J. PELOSI

Mayor 1960-1961

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NICK J. LAZANEO

Mayor 1961-1962

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JOHN G. BENETTI

Mayor 1962-1963

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VERNE H. JEWETT

Mayor 1963-1964

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PAUL H. FINCH

Mayor 1964-1965

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J. ROBERT DEMPSTER

Mayor 1965-1966, 1969-1970

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GARY G. STOKES

Mayor 1966-1967, 1970-1971

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JERRY FITZGERALD

Mayor 1967-1968

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CLYDE L. NOEL

Mayor 1968-1969, 1971-1972

      
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