Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel

City Council Member, District 3, 2018 - present

Mayor Pro Tem, 2019

760-434-2830 office | 760-473-8726 cell
council@carlsbadca.gov | priya.bhat-patel@carlsbadca.gov
Office hours: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Council Member Bhat-Patel will be available via her cell phone during her open office hours on Wednesdays between 3-4:30 pm. Please call during this time and if she is unable to answer, leave a message and she will try and return your call within a few days. Open office hours are first come first served and no appointments are made. There are some instances where the Council Member will be hosting Facebook or Instagram Live hours. Please check her social media to confirm the dates.

Regional government

City/School Committee Member
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
League of CA Cities San Diego Division Member
North County Transit Board of Directors Member
SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate)

Community involvement and volunteer activities

Volunteer Carlsbad City Library (current and past)
Graduate of City of Carlsbad Citizens Academy (past)
Volunteer Community Hope Project (past)
Volunteer Kids for Peace (past)
Volunteer Tri City Medical Center (past)

Professional organizations

American Public Health Association Member (current)
South Asian Public Health Association Partnership/Chapter Committee Officer (past)

Education

Doctor of Public Health from Loma Linda University
Master of Public Health from University of Southern California, with highest honors
Bachelor of Science from University of California, San Diego

Past awards and achievements

Delta Omega Inductee, University of Southern California
2018 Ruth White Award Recipient, Loma Linda University

Personal history

Resident of Carlsbad for over 20 years
Alumna of Aviara Oaks Elementary, Aviara Oaks Middle, and Carlsbad High School
Lives with her husband and dog

Contact information

Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

760-434-2830 office
760-473-8726 cell
council@carlsbadca.gov
priya.bhat-patel@carlsbadca.gov