Mayor Rob Moore
Elected to the Los Gatos Town Council in November 2022
Appointed as Mayor in December 2025
Now, I'm running for re-election to continue serving our community!
Since being elected to the Town Council in 2022, I have:
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Provided consistent communication to Los Gatos residents through my monthly newsletter, community events, social media updates, monthly coffees, speaking with local organizations, and meeting with hundreds of residents.
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Voted to pass strong, balanced budgets without raising taxes, ensuring the high quality of service Los Gatos residents deserve, while working to increase affordability for working families.
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Achieved a certified housing plan (Housing Element), invested in public safety and emergency preparedness, improved traffic safety and walkability, and increased downtown vibrancy.
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Personally created initiatives to mentor the next generation of young leaders, and also supported efforts to help older adults, families, and people struggling to keep up financially.
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Built regional relationships and local power at all levels of government to ensure Los Gatos is at the table when decisions on funding, housing, and public safety are being made.
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Media coverage
Los Gatos’ Youngest Mayor Brings New Perspective
San Jose Spotlight
December 21, 2025
Councilmembers voted unanimously to make Moore mayor on Dec. 9. He’s not only the sole councilmember younger than 60 — he’s also from a different generation. He said this influences his views on affordable housing, inclusivity and building consensus.
As mayor, his priorities include housing, empowering youth and families, improving street safety and traffic, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship and supporting small businesses.
Los Gatos Mayor’s State of the Town Speech Emphasizes Connection, Progress
The Mercury News
April 28, 2026
Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore balanced unpopular topics like housing and the town’s budget with hopeful messages about road improvements and youth mentorship at this year’s State of the Town address on Sunday.
“Each of us has the power to make a difference, and together, we will continue creating the community we want to live in,” Moore said.
Mayor’s Message: Why Local Involvement is the Antidote to Despair
Los Gatan
January 15, 2026
At a time when it’s easy to feel discouraged by the state of the world, our local community is where I find the most hope.
During my swearing-in ceremony, I shared a belief that guides my public service: the future of Los Gatos will not be written by any one mayor, council, or moment. It is written every day—by all of us, together.
Los Gatos Councilmember Returns from DNC with ‘Hope in Politics’
The Los Gatos Weekly Times
August 30, 2024
Los Gatos town council member Rob Moore, a delegate for the Democratic party representing the state of California, said this year’s Democratic National Convention was unlike anything he had seen in politics before.
“The energy, the enthusiasm and the readiness to get to work was so inspiring,” he said.
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