State affairs; transporation, housing, mental health, and more

Jim Beall brings a lifetime of experience and understanding in transportation, housing, and government efficiency to the State Senate. In three decades of public service – first as a San Jose City Councilman, then as a Santa Clara County Supervisor, and legislator in the Assembly -- Beall has left his mark across Silicon Valley and beyond.

Beall and his wife, Patricia, have been married for more than 34 years. He has two stepsons and a grandson. He is a graduate of  San Jose State University where he studied urban planning and political science. Beall, who was born in San Jose, is a lifelong resident of the city.