About Elisa Márquez

A lifelong, locally educated resident of District 2, Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez proudly represents the vibrant communities of Hayward, Newark, Union City, as well as Fremont’s Ardenwood, Bayside, Canyon Heights/Vallejo Mills/Niles Crest, East Industrial, Lakes & Birds, Northgate, and Warm Springs neighborhoods.

Throughout her two decades of public service, Supervisor Márquez has championed the creation of safer, more sustainable communities with affordable homes, solutions to homelessness, and a thriving, green economy with good paying jobs.

Prior to her unanimous appointment to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Márquez served as a Planning Commissioner, Hayward City Councilmember, and Ava Community Energy.

She continues to advocate for real solutions to our housing challenges at the county level, including expanding options that lower costs and increase home ownership to help reduce crime, blight and struggle.

As the Chair of the Public Protection Committee, Supervisor Márquez is focused on a “smart on crime” approach, ensuring that first responders, public safety professionals and crisis communicators have the support, technology and training needed to keep our communities safe, while also investing in safety-net programs and infrastructure like St. Rose Hospital to help lift people up from hardship.

Supervisor Márquez is also passionate about access to high-quality education for all as a daughter of an immigrant family with a deeply rooted strong work ethic.

She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and is deeply committed to making local government work better with residents, workers, and city officials who share her vision of a safer, cleaner, brighter future for Alameda County.