Re-elect Phoebe Shin Venkat for Foster City Council 2026

08/25/2026

FYI deets on my next Council Chat!

Let’s talk! This Sun Aug 30 from 10:30/-11:30am, join me at Birdie’s inside of Golf Course and Center.

08/24/2026

Kids are headed back to school! 🥹🚍

Remind yourself that it takes all of us — parents and drivers working together — to keep our kids SAFE.

We hope you have a great school year! ❤️

08/24/2026

💃🏻 Let’s do this Foster City!!!!!!!!

🪧Dm or text 415-355-4306 for a yard or window sign

08/23/2026

The transit isn't an afterthought to me. I've commuted in New Jersey, New York and here in the Bay Area by car, subway, train, and bus. I've also commuted by transit, bike, and scooter during work trips in London, Dublin, and various US cities. Elect me -- in addition to my years of lived experience as a transit user, I currently serve on the Commute.org board, a county agency whose mission is to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT as we say in the biz) by commuters to decrease congestion, improve the environment, and enhance quality of life.

08/23/2026

🥹So grateful for all the support, kindness, and generosity flowing from our supporters!
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“Dear Phoebe, now that campaign season has officially begun, I want to wish you the best of luck. You are a talented leader and Foster City is lucky to have you. Thank you for your service to the community.”

08/23/2026

👩🏻‍🍳My candidate statement fresh out the oven!
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Phoebe Shin Venkat
Nonprofit Executive/Councilmember
Elected to a citywide Foster City Council seat in 2024, I am running for the District 1 seat to address key local priorities – economic development, safe streets, housing, and empowering our youth and seniors – with proven, community-first and data-driven leadership. My background spans tech, finance, and the nonprofit sectors, bringing deep experience in community engagement, strategic communications, marketing, budgeting, and team management. I am currently working at ALAS, a nonprofit serving the San Mateo County Coastside.

I am deeply active in our community, serving on boards for the San Mateo County AAPI Alliance, Unitedly, and the REACH Coalition. I also recently completed a four-year tenure on the board of CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse), serving as Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Finance Chair.
As a first-generation Chinese American, daughter of an immigrant single mother, and the first in my working-class family to graduate from university, my values are grounded in resilience, strength, and service.

I live in Foster City with my Indian American husband and our son, who attends school in the San Mateo Union High School District.
I would be honored to continue serving you on the Foster City Council for District 1.
I humbly ask for your support and vote! Learn more: phoebeshinvenkat.com, call 415-355-4306, or email [email protected]

08/20/2026

Heading back to school? Here are a few reminders to carry with you. 💚 Your grades don’t define you, rest is important, and asking for support is always okay. 🫶

08/20/2026

The County of San Mateo Registration & Elections Division is hiring seasonal Election Workers to support the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team helping conduct fair, accurate, secure and transparent elections for San Mateo County voters.

Open roles include:

• Election Worker – Vote Center Representative: https://lnkd.in/gb8Q7Zis
Help voters check in, register to vote, use voting equipment and cast their ballots at Vote Centers.

• Election Worker – Signature Verification Office Assistant II: https://lnkd.in/geTvuS83
Support Vote by Mail operations by reviewing ballot signatures, assisting with voter outreach and completing important clerical work.

• Election Worker – Office Assistant: https://lnkd.in/gmriXffq
Assist with election operations such as ballot retrieval, Vote by Mail processing, voter registration, helpdesk support, outreach, supplies and field support.

• Election Worker – Office Specialist: https://lnkd.in/g5pYxwfM
Support onboarding, records, reports and administrative work that helps election teams prepare for a successful election.

These are temporary, full-time seasonal roles with opportunities to support voters, strengthen community trust and gain hands-on experience in election operations. Bilingual skills are desired for some positions.

Hourly rates start at $24.91 - $31.61, depending on the position.

Apply immediately. These recruitments are open on a continuous basis and may close at any time.

08/19/2026

Bravo Ms. Datta! 🎉

🐐 📣Congratulations to Foster City community member and educator Manjira Datta who just began a new path as Assistant Principal at Bowditch Middle School! She will be working alongside Principal Amanda Goll and the Foster City-San Mateo School District team.

Here's what she shared on LinkedIn: "I look forward to a year of collaboration and building a school community where every student feels seen, heard, supported, and valued. Here’s to an amazing school year ahead!"

One of her former students Eric Yin shared his support: "The streets will never forget your goated world history class"

📸Principal Goll