Senator Dave Cortese represents District 15 which encompasses much of Santa Clara County in the heart of Silicon Valley. Along with his accomplished career as an attorney and business owner, the Senator previously served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the San Jose City Council, and the East Side Union High School District Board. Dave’s business involvement includes his early agricultural role as principal in his family farm (wholesale and retail fruit and produce), cattle ranch and other organizations, all of which are thriving businesses today.