Michael Tsai
Fmr. Elected Official of Milpitas, CA; Chairman at Santa Clara County., Sister Counties Commission
About
Michael Tsai is a dedicated public servant and community leader in Milpitas, California, with a strong commitment to education, sustainable transportation, and international relations. A UC Berkeley graduate in Environmental Economics and Policy, he previously served as an elected trustee on the Milpitas Unified School District Board, overseeing programs for thousands of students, and ran for Milpitas City Council in 2022, emphasizing public safety, housing, and economic recovery. Currently, Tsai chairs the Sister Counties Commission for Santa Clara County, fostering ties between Silicon Valley and Taiwan's Hsinchu County, while also serving as a commissioner for the City of Milpitas and contributing to the California High-Speed Rail Community Working Group. As founder of South Bay YIMBY and owner of an educational consulting firm, he advocates for transit-oriented development and supports students' academic success, bringing analytical expertise and passion for innovative local governance to his ongoing civic roles.