County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg

County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg She serves as President of the Board of Supervisors.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg represents a diverse population of just under 400,000 residents in District 4, which includes the unincorporated community of Burbank, much of West San Jose, and the cities of Campbell and Santa Clara.

05/29/2026

As Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, I want to share two books that are meaningful to me and my heritage (especially as an avid reader and literacy champion).

The first is a picture book, titled "What Zeesie saw on Delancey Street," that follows a young girl in an immigrant community in New York during the early 20th century who learns about the dignity of charity through community mutual aid. It's perfect for story time for families with young children.

The second is a collection of essays called "I am Jewish" published in response to the murder of Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel Pearl. Each piece reflects on what it means to be Jewish for each author in honor of the last words Daniel said: "I am Jewish." This book really impacted me and how I thought about my own Judaism. This novel is for everyone, Jewish or not, as a culturally significant work that asks difficult questions we should all think about.

If you read either of these books, I hope they mean something to you, just as they have to me.

This is what happens when a Supervisor's office turns into a student art gallery — kids feel encouraged to keep creating...
05/29/2026

This is what happens when a Supervisor's office turns into a student art gallery — kids feel encouraged to keep creating art, parents engage in meaningful, informative conversations about local government, and administrators get to see the inspiring work the children are creating in their district.

This week, my team and I transformed my office into an art reception for the Campbell Union School District (official) students selected for my D4 Arts 4 All program. The initiative celebrates student art throughout District 4 by displaying it in a rotating art gallery in my office because giving kids the space to express themselves freely is so important. These young artists and their families got to see their art proudly hanging on my wall, and hopefully came away from the reception understanding a little more about their County.

Thank you to the students for their art and Campbell Union School District (official).

05/28/2026

There is no sugarcoating it — this year's budget process has already been and is going to be extraordinarily difficult for Santa Clara County as we grapple with the catastrophic effects of H.R. 1, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." The federal administration's cuts (which could be exacerbated if the proposed state budget revisions pass) directly target our social safety net programs and will force me to say no to programs I know provide invaluable services to residents, just so we can do our best to sustain where we're at now.

Throughout all of this, I have promised to be transparent because these cuts will not just affect the County's finances — they will impact children, seniors, and families, residents at the core of everything I do. That's why I hosted a budget town hall yesterday at the Campbell Library where I dissected where we are and where we're headed, and took questions from the audience. I also shared why it is so important for residents to contact their state representatives while California's budget is still in the works. If you missed it, and want to learn more about the County budget as we head into final decisions this June, you can watch the full event at the link in my bio.

Thank you to Santa Clara County Library District - SCCLD, Campbell Library for hosting, Table & Terrace Catering for the food, the Del Mar High School saxophone ensemble for performing, and the residents and elected officials for coming.

05/27/2026

Tonight is the night! If you haven't already, please be sure to register for my FREE community budget town hall at the new Campbell Library in the Santa Clara County Library District - SCCLD, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. You'll not only enjoy free food and learn information important to your community, but you'll also hear the wonderful Del Mar High School saxophone ensemble perform.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/43m9RGp Can't wait to see you there!

As the daughter of a veteran, Memorial Day has always carried personal meaning for me. My father was drafted to serve in...
05/25/2026

As the daughter of a veteran, Memorial Day has always carried personal meaning for me. My father was drafted to serve in Vietnam when I was just a year old. He fortunately came home, and I know what a gift that was.

Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice across generations of service. They came from every background, but what united them was a determination to stand for something larger than themselves, even at great personal cost.

We must honor them by continuing their unfinished work: protecting a democracy that was created by the people, for the people. We must support those they left behind through our . We must care for our community for them.

Thank you to and for inviting me today.

Good morning! It's a beautiful day at the Willow Glen Farmers Market ☀️. Stop by to support our local small businesses a...
05/23/2026

Good morning! It's a beautiful day at the Willow Glen Farmers Market ☀️. Stop by to support our local small businesses and enjoy your morning in the community.

While you're here, come visit my booth, pick up some giveaway items, and ask questions about my upcoming Budget Town Hall. Hope to see you!

05/22/2026

The state's May budget revisions do not reflect the urgency we need desperately need as counties contending with the devastating impacts of H.R. 1, also known as the so called "Big Beautiful Bill." Balancing California's accounts for the next 18 months does not acknowledge the reality that residents in Santa Clara County, along with every other county statewide, will experience the prolonged effects of less access to food, health care, housing, and more. A balancing act a legacy does not make, Governor Gavin Newsom.

That's why I'm in Sacramento this week advocating for counties, and our vital safety net services, as Supervisor and as California State Association of Counties president. Our state legislators need to hear that we cannot and should not be expected to absorb the costs of H.R. 1 alone because that is not fiscal responsibility. We are not asking for the state to cover the full costs counties will take on due to H.R. 1; we are asking for a fraction of that.

Thank you to ABC10 for covering this story.

05/22/2026

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and Shavuot, I made one of my favorite dishes passed down from my mom: blintz souffle casserole. This recipe always reminds me of celebrating Shavuot with my mom, and eventually my own kids, staying up late into the night learning together as a family and spending quality time with each other.

Learn how to make this traditional dessert with me. I promise it's easy (because it's really more about assembly) and delicious!

05/21/2026

What's a better venue for a community town hall than a brand-new library — a space where information flows freely and questions are welcomed?

The Campbell Library, already a bustling community hub after its grand opening just a few weeks ago, will host my FREE budget town hall May 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature the lovely Santa Clara County Library District - SCCLD librarian, Jennifer Weeks, free food, and live music from the Del Mar High School band, as well as a wealth of information about the County budget. And if you come a little early, you can take a free tour of the space with library staff!

Register for free here: https://bit.ly/43m9RGp

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