Meet Peter

Peter Stevenson has called Burlingame home for more than 30 years and has spent decades serving the community through civic leadership, education advocacy, youth programs, philanthropy, and public service.

Prior to being elected to the Burlingame City Council, Peter served in numerous community leadership roles, including President of the Burlingame Education Foundation (BCE), President of the Burlingame Intermediate School PTA, Co-President of the Washington Elementary Dad’s Club, and Legacy Donor Chair for the Burlingame Community Center Capital Campaign.

Professionally, Peter has spent more than 35 years in the technology industry, including co-founding a healthcare software company and serving in executive leadership positions focused on innovation, operational transformation, and strategic growth.

During his first term on City Council — including serving as Mayor and Chair of the Central County Fire Department Board — Peter helped lead efforts to improve public safety, modernize city infrastructure, support economic vitality, expand community engagement, and strengthen Burlingame’s long-term fiscal position.

Peter believes in respectful leadership, data-driven decision-making, and bringing people together to solve complex challenges while preserving the character, charm, and quality of life that make Burlingame unique.

Peter and his wife raised their three children in Burlingame, all of whom attended Burlingame public schools.

Leadership Values

• Respect, understanding, and kindness
• Public safety and emergency preparedness
• Fiscal responsibility and accountability
• Thoughtful housing and infrastructure planning
• Community engagement and transparency
• Support for local businesses and schools
• Sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Solutions that benefit the greatest number of residents

Peter Stevenson has called Burlingame home for more than 30 years and has spent decades serving the community through civic leadership, education advocacy, youth programs, philanthropy, and public service.

Prior to being elected to the Burlingame City Council, Peter served in numerous community leadership roles, including President of the Burlingame Education Foundation (BCE), President of the Burlingame Intermediate School PTA, Co-President of the Washington Elementary Dad’s Club, and Legacy Donor Chair for the Burlingame Community Center Capital Campaign.

Professionally, Peter has spent more than 35 years in the technology industry, including co-founding a healthcare software company and serving in executive leadership positions focused on innovation, operational transformation, and strategic growth.

During his first term on City Council — including serving as Mayor and Chair of the Central County Fire Department Board — Peter helped lead efforts to improve public safety, modernize city infrastructure, support economic vitality, expand community engagement, and strengthen Burlingame’s long-term fiscal position.

Peter believes in respectful leadership, data-driven decision-making, and bringing people together to solve complex challenges while preserving the character, charm, and quality of life that make Burlingame unique.

Peter and his wife raised their three children in Burlingame, all of whom attended Burlingame public schools.

Leadership Values

• Respect, understanding, and kindness
• Public safety and emergency preparedness
• Fiscal responsibility and accountability
• Thoughtful housing and infrastructure planning
• Community engagement and transparency
• Support for local businesses and schools
• Sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Solutions that benefit the greatest number of residents