Julia Mates

Julia Mates has extensive experience in public service and environmental consulting. Currently serving as Mayor and previously as a Councilmember for the City of Belmont, Julia Mates has been in leadership roles since January 2018. Concurrently, Julia has worked as an Architectural Historian and Cultural Resources Specialist at an environmental consulting firm since March 2007, focusing on cultural resources management, conducting architectural surveys, and preparing compliance documents with state and federal regulations. Julia Mates has a Master's Degree in History/Public History from California State University-Sacramento and a Bachelor's Degree in History from UCLA.