Santa Clara County
The County of Santa Clara provides essential services
that people need on a daily basis to work and live
in Silicon Valley. Whether residents need a marriage
license, access to children’s health services or want to
know about local recreational facilities, the County of
Santa Clara delivers the services and information they
need. Customer service is a top priority for the County,
which oversees services and programs for a multilingual,
culturally diverse community.
Residents are represented by an elected five-member
Board of Supervisors. The District Attorney, Sheriff and
Assessor are also elected. Appointed by the Board of
Supervisors, the County Executive manages the
day-to-day operations.