FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 13, 2022

In its first meeting after election results were certified, the City of Belmont congratulates its first-ever, elected At-large Mayor Julia Mates, and welcomes its two newest councilmembers Gina Latimerlo and Robin Pang-Maganaris.

The election of Mayor Mates marks the first time in the Peninsula city’s almost 100 years that a mayor was elected instead of appointed. Her historical mayorship also sets a milestone in the City’s history as the first-ever elected female of Chinese and Jewish heritage. She will serve a two-year term, also a first for Belmont.

The City’s newest councilmembers were elected by their districts to represent the City on the five-member council. Councilmember Gina Latimerlo is a music teacher in District 1 and Councilmember Robin Pang-Maganaris is a retired educator in District 3. Both will serve a four-year term.

At the meeting, the council selected Davina Hurt as vice mayor until December 2023. The council thanked former Vice Mayor Tom McCune for his leadership in 2022; his term will end in 2024.

Belmont also recognized departing Councilmember Charles Stone, and the City’s longest serving Councilmember Warren Lieberman for their dedication to Belmont.

To learn more about Belmont’s City Council, visit www.Belmont.gov/Council.