Mary Badame

Mary Badame 

Town of Los Gatos 

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Biography

Elected to Los Gatos Town Council in November of 2020. Her father was a surgeon and her mother a teacher turned full-time caregiver for her family of seven (7); both instilling a strong work ethic and moral compass to protect and serve. As a local insurance agency owner for over thirty-five years, she serves families and businesses with financial advice, risk management, and asset protection. 

Community Service

• Planning Commissioner, Town of Los Gatos (2014 – 2020)

• Historic Preservation Committee Member, Town of Los Gatos (2014 – 2020)

• Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Member, Town of Los Gatos (2015 – 2020)

• Community Court Panelist, Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (2015 – 2016)

• Victim Service Unit Team Leader, Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department (2011 – 2020)

• Juvenile Probation Aide, Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation Department (1977 – 1979)

Education

• Los Gatos High School (1975)

• San Jose State University / B.S. Criminal Justice Administration (1979)

 • California Department of Insurance / Continuing Education / Licensed Insurance Broker (1985-Present)

Employment 

• Self-employed / Mary Badame Insurance Agency (1985 – 2020)

 • City of Mountain View Police Department / Community Service Officer (1981 – 1986)

 Mary is dedicated to all Los Gatos residents and businesses in maintaining the integrity and controlled growth of our Town, and honored to do so.