Malathy Subramanian

LAFCO Counsel
Best Best & Krieger LLP

Emmanuel Abello

Dunia Noel

Dunia NoelAICP

Assistant Executive Officer

Neelima Palacherla

Executive Officer

South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District

Board of Directors

Last Updated
Length of Term
4 years
Date of Formation
1946
Term Limits

None

Enabling Legislation
Military and Veterans Code §1170 to §1266
Type of District
Independent
Services Provided

The Memorial District owns, operates, and maintains a memorial hall for the use of veterans and other members of the public. Three veterans groups use the memorial hall for meetings. A number of different types of meetings and events are held at the memorial hall by these groups as well as the public.

Estimated Service Population
57,538
Meeting Date and Time
Third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location
Memorial Hall, 74 West Sixth Street, Gilroy
Financial Audit Report
Available on the District's website
Service Area

The District encompasses approximately 331 square miles and includes the City of Gilroy and the surrounding unincorporated lands.

Agenda and Minutes
Available on the District's website
District Manager
Ellen Herrera, Executive Director
Annual Report
None
District Clerk
None
Bylaws or Policies
Available on the District's website
Special District Address

South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District
74 West Sixth Street
Suite A
Gilroy, CA 95020
United States

Board Table
Member Name Position Began Serving Term Expires Manner of Selection
Ermelindo Puente Director December 2024 December 2028 Appointed
Phil Garcia Director December 2022 December 2026 Appointed
Gabriel Perez President December 2022 December 2026 Appointed
John Ceballos Director December 2024 December 2028 Appointed
Rita Delgado Vice President December 2024 December 2028 Appointed
Telephone
408-842-3838
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Saratoga Cemetery District

Board of Directors

Last Updated
Length of Term
4 years
Date of Formation
1927
Term Limits

None

Enabling Legislation
Health and Safety Code §8890, et seq.
Type of District
Independent
Services Provided

The District provides cemetery plots, burials, and maintenance of grounds for the residents and taxpayers of the District at the Madronia Cemetery. Services that the District provides includes sale of full-burial sites, half-burial sites for cremated remains, and niches within a columbarium also for cremated remains; opening and closing of the burial sites; and sale of the required vaults for both cremation and full-casket in-ground burials, as well as setting markers of different types.

Estimated Service Population
34,671
Meeting Date and Time
Fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location
District Office, 14766 Oak Street, Saratoga, CA 95070
Financial Audit Report
Available on the District's website
Service Area

The District encompasses approximately 28.8 square miles and includes the entire City of Monte Sereno, the majority of the City of Saratoga (except two small areas northwest of Prospect Road), three parcels in the Town of Los Gatos, and unincorporated areas west of the cities to the Santa Clara/Santa Cruz county line.

Agenda and Minutes
Available on the District's website
District Manager
Steve Albright, General Manager
Annual Report
Not available online
District Clerk
Sandra Gonzalez
Bylaws or Policies
Available on the District's website
Special District Address

Saratoga Cemetery District
14766 Oak Street
Saratoga, CA 95070
United States

Board Table
Member Name Position Began Serving Term Expires Manner of Selection
Lisa Oakley Chairperson January 2025 December 2028 Appointed
Vicky Bosworth Treasurer January 2025 December 2028 Appointed
Norman Koepernick Trustee January 2025 December 2028 Appointed
Sue Fitzpatrick Vice Chairperson January 2025 December 2028 Appointed
Telephone
(408) 867-3717
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