Who Represents Santa Clarita? The Complete 2026 Guide to SCV Elected Officials
Last_updated: 2026-10-14
Depending on where you live in the Santa Clarita Valley, you may be represented by a city councilmember, a county supervisor, multiple school board trustees, water district directors, state legislators, and members of Congress. Each level makes decisions that touch daily life here: housing, traffic, school funding, water rates, public safety, and taxes.
This is a nonpartisan directory of who currently represents SCV residents, what each office does, and where to find more information. It covers Santa Clarita, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, and surrounding communities.
Election notice: The November 3, 2026 general election will reshape several of the offices below, including three Santa Clarita City Council district seats, school board seats, and SCV Water Agency division seats. This guide will be updated after certified results are released.
Not every official below represents every SCV address. Boundaries differ. Use the lookup tools in Section 10 to confirm your exact representatives.
1. Santa Clarita City Government
Santa Clarita City Council
The council is responsible for city zoning, local roads, parks, public safety contracts, economic development, and the municipal budget. Five elected members serve, and they appoint one of their own as mayor each December. The mayor presides over meetings but has the same vote as every other councilmember.
| Official | Position | Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Laurene Weste | Mayor | At-large |
| Patsy Ayala | Mayor Pro Tem | District 1 |
| Marsha McLean | Councilmember | At-large |
| Jason Gibbs | Councilmember | District 3 |
| Bill Miranda | Councilmember | At-large |
Santa Clarita City Council elections are officially nonpartisan.
Transition to district elections: Santa Clarita is moving from citywide to by-district elections. Districts 1 and 3 were elected in November 2024. Districts 2, 4, and 5 will be elected on November 3, 2026. Councilmembers McLean and Miranda are not seeking re-election.
Metro Board representation: In October 2026, Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala joined the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors, giving SCV a direct voice in regional transit decisions.
Contact Santa Clarita City Hall 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 259-2489 Website: santaclarita.gov/city-council Find your district: santaclarita.gov/city-hall/departments/city-clerk/district-elections
2. Los Angeles County Government
Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, and portions of surrounding communities are unincorporated and governed directly by Los Angeles County rather than the City of Santa Clarita.
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District
Supervisor Barger represents all of the Santa Clarita Valley on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. District 5 is the largest in LA County at 2,785 square miles and includes the SCV, Antelope Valley, and portions of the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. Her current term ends in 2028.
The Board of Supervisors oversees:
- Public health and county hospitals
- Homelessness programs
- County roads and infrastructure
- Social services
- County parks and libraries
- Public safety funding
- Services in unincorporated communities
Santa Clarita Office 27441 Tourney Road, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Los Angeles Office: (213) 974-5555 Website: kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov Board page: lacounty.gov/government/board-of-supervisors/kathryn-barger
Other Countywide Officials Serving SCV
| Official | Position | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Luna | Los Angeles County Sheriff | lasd.org |
| Nathan Hochman | Los Angeles County District Attorney | da.lacounty.gov |
| Jeffrey Prang | Los Angeles County Assessor | assessor.lacounty.gov |
Local law enforcement for the SCV is provided through the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
3. California State Government
State Senate
Suzette Valladares, California State Senator, District 23 Republican. Elected to the Senate in 2024 after previously serving in the State Assembly. District 23 covers the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Victor Valley.
Santa Clarita Office: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 250, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 286-1471 Official website: sr23.senate.ca.gov
State Assembly
Pilar Schiavo, California State Assemblymember, District 40 Democratic. First elected in 2022, re-elected in 2024. AD 40 includes Santa Clarita and parts of the northern San Fernando Valley.
Santa Clarita Office: 27441 Tourney Road, Suite 240, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 286-1565 Official website: a40.asmdc.org
California Statewide Elected Officials
| Office | Current Official | Party | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | Gavin Newsom | Democratic | gov.ca.gov |
| Lieutenant Governor | Eleni Kounalakis | Democratic | ltg.ca.gov |
| Attorney General | Rob Bonta | Democratic | oag.ca.gov |
| Secretary of State | Shirley N. Weber | Democratic | sos.ca.gov |
| State Treasurer | Fiona Ma | Democratic | treasurer.ca.gov |
| State Controller | Malia M. Cohen | Democratic | sco.ca.gov |
| Insurance Commissioner | Ricardo Lara | Democratic | insurance.ca.gov |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | Tony Thurmond | Nonpartisan | cde.ca.gov |
| Board of Equalization, District 1 | Ted Gaines | Republican | boe.ca.gov |
Governor Newsom's current term ends in January 2027. The November 2026 election will select California's next governor.
4. United States Federal Government
U.S. House of Representatives
George Whitesides, U.S. Representative, California's 27th Congressional District Democratic. Elected in 2024, flipping the seat from Republican Mike Garcia. CA-27 covers more than 700,000 people across the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and portions of the northern San Fernando Valley. Before Congress, Whitesides served as NASA's chief of staff and CEO of Virgin Galactic.
The 2026 general election features Whitesides against Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs (R).
Santa Clarita Office: 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 SCV Phone: (661) 568-4855 Washington, D.C.: (202) 225-1956 Official website: whitesides.house.gov
U.S. Senate
Both California U.S. senators represent every resident of the state.
Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator Democratic. Served in the Senate since 2021. Previously California's Secretary of State. Washington, D.C.: (202) 224-3553 Official website: padilla.senate.gov
Adam Schiff, U.S. Senator Democratic. Joined the Senate in December 2024 after serving in the House. Washington, D.C.: (202) 224-3841 Official website: schiff.senate.gov
President of the United States
Donald Trump Republican. Current term began January 20, 2025. Official website: whitehouse.gov
5. Santa Clarita Valley School Boards
School boards oversee district budgets, educational policies, school facilities, and superintendent appointments. All SCV school board elections are officially nonpartisan.
Election notice: Several SCV school board trustee seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This section will be updated after certified results.
William S. Hart Union High School District
Serves junior high and high school students across much of the SCV, including Hart, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon, Golden Valley, and West Ranch high schools.
| Trustee | Trustee Area | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Aakash Ahuja | Area 1 | 2028 |
| Bob Jensen | Area 2 | 2026 |
| Cherise Moore | Area 3 | 2026 |
| Erin Wilson | Area 4 | 2028 |
| Joe Messina | Area 5 | 2026 |
2026 Board Officers: Joe Messina (President), Erin Wilson (Clerk), Bob Jensen (Assistant Clerk).
District Office 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Phone: (661) 259-0033 Website: hartdistrict.org Board page: hartdistrict.org/apps/pages/governing-board
Saugus Union School District
Serves elementary students in Saugus and portions of Valencia and surrounding neighborhoods.
| Trustee | Trustee Area |
|---|---|
| Patti Garibay | Area 1 |
| Anna Griese | Area 2 |
| Katherine Cooper | Area 3 |
| Matthew Watson (Board President) | Area 4 |
| Christopher Trunkey | Area 5 |
District Office 24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 294-5300 Website: saugususd.org
Newhall School District
Serves elementary students in Newhall, Stevenson Ranch, and portions of Valencia.
| Trustee | Trustee Area |
|---|---|
| Donna Robert | Area 1 |
| Rachelle Haddoak (Board President) | Area 2 |
| Ernesto Smith | Area 3 |
| Isaiah Talley | Area 4 |
| Suzan T. Solomon | Area 5 |
District Office 25375 Orchard Village Road, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 291-4000 Website: newhallschooldistrict.net
Sulphur Springs Union School District
Serves elementary students primarily in Canyon Country.
| Trustee | Trustee Area |
|---|---|
| Shelley Weinstein (Board President) | Area 1 |
| Denis DeFigueiredo | Area 2 |
| Paola Jellings | Area 3 |
| Ken Chase | Area 4 |
| Lori MacDonald | Area 5 |
District Office 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Phone: (661) 252-5131 Website: sssd.k12.ca.us
Castaic Union School District
Serves K-8 students in Castaic and surrounding communities.
| Trustee | Trustee Area |
|---|---|
| Erik Richardson | Area A |
| Laura Pearson (Board President) | Area B |
| Fred Malcomb | Area C |
| Vincent Titiriga | Area D |
| Mayreen Burk | Area E |
District Office 28131 Livingston Avenue, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 257-4500 Website: castaicusd.com
6. College of the Canyons Board of Trustees
College of the Canyons is governed by the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees. The board oversees budgets, educational policy, facilities, and institutional leadership. COC operates campuses in Valencia and Canyon Country.
| Trustee | Trustee Area | Board Position |
|---|---|---|
| Darlene Trevino | Area 1 | Member |
| Dr. Edel Alonso | Area 2 | Clerk |
| Fred Arnold | Area 3 | Vice President |
| Sharlene Johnson | Area 4 | President |
| Dr. Carlos Guerrero | Area 5 | Member |
| Ishita Muppala | Student Trustee | Student rep |
The five elected trustees serve four-year terms.
Valencia Campus 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 259-7800 Website: canyons.edu/boardoftrustees
7. Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
SCV Water is responsible for delivering water to much of the Santa Clarita Valley. Its nine-member elected board sets rates, approves infrastructure projects, and oversees long-term water supply planning.
| Director | Electoral Division |
|---|---|
| William Cooper | Division 1 |
| Gary Martin (Vice President) | Division 1 |
| Dan Masnada | Division 1 |
| Ken Cooper | Division 2 |
| Dirk Marks | Division 2 |
| Piotr Orzechowski | Division 2 |
| Kathye Armitage | Division 3 |
| Maria Gutzeit (Board President) | Division 3 |
| Kenneth Petersen | Division 3 |
The board sets water rates, approves infrastructure investments, runs conservation programs, and plans for drought and long-term supply.
Election notice: SCV Water Agency board seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Agency Office 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Phone: (661) 297-1600 Website: yourscvwater.com Board page: yourscvwater.com/governance/board-and-committee-meetings
8. Communities Outside Santa Clarita City Limits
Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, and the West Ranch area are unincorporated. Residents are primarily governed by Los Angeles County, but local advisory councils provide a forum for community issues.
Castaic Area Town Council
The Castaic Area Town Council is advisory, not legislative. It provides a venue for residents to raise community issues and communicate with county officials.
- Bob Lewis (President)
- Jason Gardner
- Abigail DeSesa
- Michael Minor
- Chris Dittes
- Mohammed Sabbah
- Darcy Stinson
- Daniel Polo
- Oshea Orchid
- James Stephens
Website: castaictowncouncil.com
West Ranch Town Council
Represents the unincorporated West Ranch area, including Stevenson Ranch.
- Dave Bossert
- Don Fleming
- James Lynn
- Trevor Pooley
For current membership, boundaries, and meeting schedule, contact the council directly.
9. Understanding Political Affiliation
Partisan Offices
Federal and California legislative offices list party affiliation on the ballot. Examples:
- U.S. President
- U.S. Senators and Representatives
- California Governor and statewide constitutional officers
- California State Senators and Assemblymembers
Nonpartisan Offices
Many local offices are officially nonpartisan, meaning party affiliation does not appear on the ballot. Examples:
- Santa Clarita City Council
- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- School district governing boards
- College of the Canyons Board of Trustees
- SCV Water Agency Board of Directors
An official in a nonpartisan position may still personally belong to a party or receive partisan endorsements. That party label just does not appear on the official ballot.
10. How to Find Your Exact Representatives
Boundaries overlap in the SCV. A Valencia resident may fall under the Santa Clarita City Council, Newhall School District, Hart District, SCV Water, and Los Angeles County, while a Stevenson Ranch resident has many of the same representatives but no city councilmember because Stevenson Ranch is outside city limits.
Use these tools to confirm your representation:
- City Council district: santaclarita.gov district lookup
- State Legislature: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
- U.S. House of Representatives: house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
- Voter registration and election materials: LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
11. Why Knowing Your Representatives Matters
Most decisions that affect daily life in Santa Clarita happen locally.
- Concerned about a housing development? Start with the City Council or your county supervisor, depending on whether the parcel is inside city limits.
- Questions about school policy or facilities? Contact your school board trustee.
- Rising water rates? SCV Water's elected board sets them.
- An issue with a state law? Contact your assemblymember or state senator.
- Problem with a federal agency like the IRS, Social Security, or VA? Your congressional representative's office provides constituent casework support.
Knowing which level of government is responsible is usually the first step toward getting an answer.
A Living Resource for the Santa Clarita Valley
The SCV is represented by dozens of elected officials across local, county, state, and federal government. Boundaries shift, elections bring new faces, and the directory needs regular maintenance to stay useful.
Our goal at GoSCV is to make that easier. This guide is intended as a practical, nonpartisan resource for Santa Clarita Valley residents who want to understand their government, contact their representatives, and stay informed.
Last updated: October 14, 2026
GoSCV is an independent community resource and is not affiliated with any political party, elected official, or government agency.