Diane Papan represents the 21st Assembly District, which includes the entire Bayside of San Mateo County. As a member of the State Assembly, Diane is focused on investing in strategies to address climate change and the related challenges of flooding, drought, and wildfires, among other things. She serves as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks & Wildlife and serves on the Committees on Transportation and Governmental Organization & Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. Prior to her election to the State Assembly, Papan served as mayor and city councilmember for the City of San Mateo where she was a recognized regional leader championing investment in infrastructure, transit, and climate adaptation among many policy pursuits. Papan has a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law.