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Prenita Venitesh sworn in as San Carlos mayor; council praises outgoing mayor and city manager
Summary
On Dec. 8, 2025, the San Carlos City Council unanimously appointed Prenita Venitesh as mayor and Adam Rack as vice mayor during its reorganization meeting; outgoing Mayor Sarah McDow reviewed centennial-year accomplishments and speakers praised City Manager Jeff Maltby ahead of his retirement.
Prenita Venitesh was sworn in as mayor of San Carlos during the council’s Dec. 8 reorganization meeting, succeeding Sarah McDow in a unanimous vote after a night of tributes, public comment and ceremonial oaths.
Venitesh, who was nominated and seconded by council members at the meeting, took the oath of office administered by her husband, Dean Balback. "I am here as proof that a young immigrant girl can grow up to be a woman who leads the city she loves," Venitesh told the assembled council and guests, saying she would prioritize diversity, children’s services, a walkable downtown and addressing housing and infrastructure challenges.
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