About Nicole
Nicole Fernandez is a lifelong resident of San Mateo County having been born at Mills Hospital and raised in Belmont. She bought her first home in 2012 in what is now District 2.
Nicole is a career public servant, having previously worked for the late Assemblymember Ira Ruskin, Senator Jerry Hill, and currently for Senator Josh Becker. Fernandez also previously served her community working on elder abuse prevention with San Mateo County Adult Protective Services. She also is currently serving on the Board of Directors for Samaritan House–the largest anti-poverty nonprofit in San Mateo County.
Fernandez is a first-generation American and the first person in her family to graduate from college. She has a degree in Political Science from San Jose State University. She is proud to have attended local public schools throughout her educational career.
Endorsers
State Senator (fmr.) Jerry Hill
"I’m excited to support Nicole Fernandez for San Mateo City Council in District 2. She is committed to improving San Mateo for our families and has a track record of serving our community. I give her my full support and endorsement."
Assemblymember Diane Papan
"Nicole Fernandez is a proven community leader. She is a consensus builder we can trust and will work to represent San Mateo with integrity and honesty. That is why I support Nicole Fernandez for San Mateo City Council."
San Mateo Mayor (fmr.) Joe Goethals
"Nicole Fernandez is the rare combination of intellect, empathy, and understanding that only the best leaders possess. San Mateo residents cannot do better."
