James Coleman

James is currently serving as the youngest and first openly LGBTQ+ Mayor in South San Francisco's history. Elected to the city council in 2020, James made history as the city's youngest council member and LGBTQ+ representative. Raised in South San Francisco by a FedEx worker father and Taiwanese immigrant mother who works as a lab assistant at Kaiser, James learned early on the challenges faced by working families.

With a passion for improving early childhood education, addressing climate change, and ensuring South City is a safe and affordable place to live, James has been a driving force in local initiatives. During his three years on the council, he played a key role in passing significant legislation, including the county's first Hazard Pay ordinance for essential workers, a universal basic income pilot program, and advocating for universal childcare.

A Harvard University graduate with a degree in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology and Government, James has dedicated himself to community service. In addition to his council duties, he is involved with various organizations, including Fixin’ San Mateo County, the San Mateo County REACH Coalition, the San Mateo County AAPI Alliance, and Peninsula Clean Energy. James remains committed to creating positive change and fostering equity in South San Francisco.