A Life of Service

A longstanding community leader and public servant, Lena Tam was elected as County Supervisor representing the City of Alameda, San Leandro, and portions of Oakland and unincorporated Alameda County in 2022.

Since her election, she has proven that she is a thoughtful and dedicated leader focused on improving the lives of everyone in our community. 

Prior to her service on the Board of Supervisors, Lena was Vice Mayor of the City of Alameda, President of the City of Alameda Health Care Board and Chair of the Alameda County Planning Board. In her professional career, she served as the Manager of the Water Planning Department at the East Bay Municipal Utility District, where she has worked for more than 30 years. 

Lena has always understood the complexities of how local and county governments interface with regional service providers. She’s running for re-election in 2026 to continue using her deep understanding of county governance to help our communities thrive.

Rooted in Alameda County

Lena, the child of two first-generation immigrants, was raised in the City of Alameda. She graduated from Alameda High School before pursuing degrees from UC Berkeley (BS in Environmental and Civil Engineering) and the University of San Francisco (Masters of Public Administration). A resident of District 3 for more than 50 years, she currently lives in the City of Alameda.