I am grateful for all the endorsements!

“Ping is a hardworking, down-to-earth candidate. She received strong grassroots support due to her years of commitment and service to the community.”

Emily Lo

Former Saratoga Mayor

“I wholeheartedly endorse Ping Li for Saratoga City Council. As a former Mayor and Council member for the City of Saratoga, I know firsthand the importance of thoughtful, principled leadership. Ping has spent multiple years serving our community with dedication, integrity, and compassion. She listens to residents, works collaboratively, and has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to making Saratoga an even better place to live. Ping brings the experience, wisdom, and sound judgement our city deserves.

I encourage you to join me in voting for Ping Li for City Council.”

Mary-Lynne Bernard

Former Saratoga Mayor

“I first served alongside Ping on the Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission, and I have had the privilege of continuing that work with her through the Saratoga Rotary Club and the Saratoga Historical Foundation. In all the years I have known her, I have never once doubted how much she cares about this community. She is the kind of person who shows up, quietly and consistently, wherever she is needed.

What I admire most about Ping is the way she listens. She does not rush to judgment. She asks thoughtful questions, takes the time to understand an issue fully, and considers the people it will affect before she ever makes up her mind. She also understands, in a way not everyone does, that real leadership depends on collaboration and on treating people with respect even when perspectives differ.

It is with real pride and affection that I support Ping Li, and I hope you will join me in electing her to the Saratoga City Council.”

Renee Paquier

Former Parks & Recreation Commission Chair

“I'm proud to endorse Ping Li for Saratoga City Council.

As a Midpen docent leading interpretive hikes since 2018, Ping has helped community members connect with nature.  On Saratoga's trails committee, she's been instrumental in advancing plans to close the Saratoga to Hakone Gardens and Quarry Park trail gaps which will connect Downtown directly to open space.  As a fellow nature lover and land and trail volunteer, I really appreciate these contributions.

Ping's service on the Planning Commission has given her a real grounding in land use and community issues that come before the Council.  She's ready and a great choice for Saratoga.”

Craig Gleason

Director, Ward 1, Midpeninsula Open Space

This endorsement is offered in a personal capacity and does not represent the Midpen board or MROSD.

“Ping Li is thoughtful, analytical, and positive. She works well with everyone and respects different points of view.”

Ann Waltonsmith

Former Saratoga Mayor

“I have had the privilege of knowing Ping Li for many years. Our families have volunteered together at our children’s schools, and I have watched her dedication to our community grow into years of public service. Whether serving on the Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, or now as Chair of the Planning Commission, she has consistently shown a genuine commitment to making our city a better place. She understands our community because she has been actively serving it for years—with humility, integrity, and hard work.

I wholeheartedly support her candidacy for City Council because I know she will continue to put our community first.”

Katherine Tseng

Board of Trustees, Los Gatos-Saratoga High School 

Local Leaders Who Endorsed Ping

Elected Officials

  • Margaret Abe-Koga, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 

  • Lon Allan, Mayor, Monte Sereno

  • Mary-Lynne Bernald, Former Mayor, Saratoga

  • Cynthia Chang, Former Los Gatos-Saratoga High School Board of Trustees

  • Dan Furtado, Mayor, Campbell

  • Craig Gleason, Director, Ward 1, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

  • Glenn Hendricks, Former Mayor, Sunnyvale

  • Nai Hsueh, Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors

  • Jill Hunter, Former Mayor, Saratoga

  • Emily Lo, Former Mayor, Saratoga

  • Howard Miller, Former Mayor, Saratoga

  • Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor, Los Gatos

  • Lisa Schmidt, Former Vice Mayor, Los Altos Hills

  • Yang Shao, Former Vice Mayor, Fremont

  • Melissa Stanis, Saratoga Union School District Board of Trustees

  • Katherine Tseng, Los Gatos-Saratoga High School Board of Trustees

  • Ann Waltonsmith, Former Mayor, Saratoga

  • Yan Zhao, Former Mayor, Saratoga

Community Leaders

  • Craig Awbrey, Heritage Preservation Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Clinton Bronley, Planning Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Wendy Chang, Former Planning Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Terrie Creamer, Longtime Community Volunteer and Nonprofit Board Leader, Saratoga

  • Paul Germeraad, Planning Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Pragati Grover, Former Planning Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Zaheer Hassan, Planning Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Stephen Li, Traffic Safety Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Gerry Liu, UChannel TV CEO and Tech Industry Executive, Saratoga

  • Sandy Miller, Board of Trustees, Hakone Foundation, Saratoga

  • Alexandra Nugent, Architectural Preservation Director, Saratoga Historical Foundation

  • Renee Paquier, Former Parks & Recreation Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Laurel Perusa, Saratoga Village Gardner, Saratoga

  • Lakshmi Sharma, Library & Public Art Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Badri Srihdaran, Planning Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Marianne Swan, PEBTAC (Trails Advisory Committee) Citizen Advisor, Saratoga

  • Victoria Zhang, Former Library & Public Art Commissioner, Saratoga

  • Herman Zheng, Planning Commissioner, Saratoga