We reached our fundraising goal!
September 25, 2024
I’m excited to announce that we have raised up to the city’s Voluntary Expenditure Limit! That means we have the money we need to win this race.
Adopted in 2000 with a 3% annual increase, Mountain View’s Voluntary Expenditure Limit (aka VEL) was designed to attract qualified candidates by allowing them to spend less time fundraising and more time engaging with voters on the issues that matter. This system has helped keep local elections focused on our city and reduced the influence of money in politics, which aligns with my previous work on campaign finance policies.
I cannot truly express my gratitude to the 168 donors who helped us reach this milestone. Because I believe in grassroots engagement and campaign finance transparency, I am thrilled to report that:
- Majority of the donations came from women;
- Nearly 3 in 4 donors were from Santa Clara County; and
- Two thirds of donors gave $100 or less!
Your donations will go directly to contacting voters with our message, and we are ramping up our efforts in the final 41 days of the campaign to ensure I can continue to serve our community.
With that in mind, I hope you will join us to knock doors, call voters, display a yard sign, or host a house party. Sign up today! I would love to see you soon on the campaign trail.
Thank you for your help and support!
You're invited to our Campaign Kickoff!
July 10, 2024
It’s time to (officially) get this party started! That’s why I’m inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff on Saturday, July 27th, from 1-3pm at the home of one of my Mountain View neighbors and biggest supporters.
We’ll be joined by two leaders who have inspired my public service, Former State Controller Betty Yee and State Senator Josh Becker. Please RSVP ahead of time to get the address!
In the News, MV Voice - Emily Ann Ramos announces run for Mountain View City Council
June 05, 2024
Housing, environmental resiliency and civic participation are top priorities for City Council member
By Emily Margaretten
It has been well over a year since the Mountain View City Council appointed Emily Ann Ramos to join the dais, putting her in a position to represent city residents following the departure of former council member Sally Liber in 2022.
Ramos is now seeking another term on the council, and has announced her intentions to run in the November 5 election.
Mountain View Councilmember Emily Ann Ramos launches 2024 campaign
June 04, 2024
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Mountain View City Councilmember Emily Ann Ramos announced her candidacy for one of four at-large council seats up for a vote in the General Election to be held November 5, 2024. Ramos also announced early endorsements from former California State Controller Betty Yee, State Senator Josh Becker, former Mountain View Mayor Mike Kasperzak, and dozens of public officials, neighbors, and community leaders.
“As a daughter of immigrants who came to this country seeking a better future for their family, I’m grateful to live in a city that fosters an inclusive, equitable environment where anyone can make a difference,” Ramos said in launching her campaign. “I am running to continue our efforts to prioritize housing affordability, environmental resilience, and making civic participation a more accessible and fulfilling experience for everyone.”
A progressive Democrat, Ramos became the first person of Filipino descent to serve on the Mountain View City Council when she was appointed in February 2023 to fill a vacancy left by newly-elected California Board of Equalization Member Sally Lieber.
“As a fellow AANHPI woman, I know how hard Emily has worked to bring that lens to local government, creating a seat at the table for people who feel left out by their city,” said former Controller Yee in endorsing Ramos. “I’m honored to support her in continuing that work to build an inclusive Mountain View.”
A Mountain View resident since 2016 and active community leader, Ramos previously served on Mountain View’s Rental Housing Committee, created by voters to implement and administer the City’s Rent Stabilization Program. Professionally, she works as a Preservation and Protection Associate for SV@Home, a locally-based nonprofit advocating for affordable housing and a more equitable Silicon Valley.
“Emily is a tireless advocate and expert on the most pressing issue in our state and region: the affordability and availability of housing,” said State Senator Becker, who honored Ramos in 2022 as California Senate District 13 Woman of the Year. “I am proud to endorse her because she understands what it takes to collaborate with partners at all levels to create and implement comprehensive strategies to tackle this crisis and so many more.”
Prior to her council appointment, Ramos served on the Board of Directors for the Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. A dedicated community advocate, she has also volunteered her time with the League of Women Voters Los Altos-Mountain View Area’s Affordable Housing Committee and the Mountain View Historical Association.
Former Mayor Kasperzak had this to say in endorsing Ramos: “Emily is an open minded, inquisitive, thoughtful and compassionate leader who is extremely qualified to serve the Mountain View Community!”
Yee, Becker, and Kasperzak are joined in their early endorsements of Ramos by former Mountain View Mayors Ken Rosenberg and Lenny Siegel, State Assemblymember Alex Lee, State Board of Equalization Member Sally Lieber, Foothill-DeAnza Community College District Trustee Patrick Ahrens, Mountain View Los Altos High School District Trustee Thida Cornes, former Mountain View Los Altos High School District Trustee Joan MacDonald, Downtown Committee Member Merry Yen, Visual Arts Committee Member Jesse Cupp, Environmental Planning Commissioner Alex Nuñez, and many more community leaders.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Ramos graduated from Notre Dame High School in San José and earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo.