The Santa Ana City Council is composed of seven members, which consist of the Mayor and six councilmembers. Councilmembers are nominated from one of six geographic wards in the City. The following individuals serve on the City Council: Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember Jessie Lopez, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, and Councilmember David Penaloza.