Meet Richa

Richa Awasthi has been a dedicated resident of Foster City for more than 20 years. She has actively contributed to her community through various roles, including volunteering in schools, serving on city committees, and as a councilmember. 

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As Mayor and Councilmember, Richa has worked diligently to enhance the quality of life for Foster City residents. Her notable achievements include overseeing the Levee improvements project, the largest infrastructure project in the City’s history, which was completed on time and under budget. She has also focused on supporting small businesses, schools, and seniors, with priorities in public safety, infrastructure, traffic solutions, cooperation with school boards, and improving parks. Under her leadership, the city consistently delivered balanced budgets.

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Richa has represented Foster City on several local committees and boards, including the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), League of California Cities, Emergency Services Council, Peninsula Clean Energy Authority, Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (Commute.org), and South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA). She also served as a Board Member at the Joint Powers Authority Fire Board for the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and as an Ex-officio Board Member of the San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation.

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Professionally, Richa has a 24+ year career in banking, technology, and finance, having worked in executive roles for some of the world’s leading financial services institutions.

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Richa’s priorities are fiscal responsibility, inclusive representation, and creating a safe, sustainable Foster City in which all residents can thrive.

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