Jennifer Hosterman

Jennifer Hosterman comes to us with breadth and depth in public service in local, state and national government.  Jennifer was first elected to the Pleasanton City Council in 2002, followed by serving eight years as the Mayor of this city – population 72,000.  In that time, she served on many boards and commissions related to transportation, housing, energy, water issues, air quality, and more. She co-Chaired the Mayors Water Council for the United States Conference of Mayors, and worked on the Mayors’ behalf to update and streamline the Environmental Protection Agency’s framework for addressing combined sewer overflow regulations.  She was appointed to serve on the Local Government Advisory Committee to the EPA by Secretary Lisa Jackson, and later by Bob Perciasepe and Gina McCarthy. 

Following public service, Jennifer worked as a consultant/advocate for water companies looking to partner with cities to update their water policy and infrastructure. She is a tough negotiator who has proven ability to move the ball forward at all levels of government.

Jennifer has a degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco, and a Juris Doctorate from the John F. Kennedy University School of Law.  She is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for her work.  

Jennifer is married to Mike Hosterman, a personal injury attorney in Pleasanton.  They have three daughters and sons-in-law who are all in careers benefiting people and the environment.  Jennifer loves to read, cook, and run.  She is a long time student of mycology, because any life form that has its own kingdom is worthy of study.  She is also a Master Falconer, and hunts rabbits with her Harris’ hawk.