This document is a commendation for Mike Foulkes recognizing his outstanding leadership, dedicated service, and lasting contributions to the community. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is recommended for adoption by Supervisor Otto Lee.
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Commendation for Mike Foulkes
Recognizes outstanding leadership and dedicated service
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
Recommended for adoption by Supervisor Otto Lee
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 129277 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Mike Foulkes RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Mike Foulkes for his outstanding leadership, dedicated service, and lasting contributions to the community. (Lee) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes Mike Foulkes for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the community. Foulkes served as Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Apple from 2000 to 2026 and held various significant positions in California's government prior to that. He has been actively involved in community service and was awarded the 2025 Citizen of the Year – STAR Award by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce. The commendation acknowledges his contributions upon his retirement from Apple.
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Mike Foulkes served as Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Apple from 2000 to 2026.
He previously held positions such as Deputy State Controller, Chief of Staff for the California State Assembly, and Legislative Director for the California State Senate.
Foulkes was involved in civic service, including being President of the Executive Committee for the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum.
He received the 2025 Citizen of the Year – STAR Award from the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce.
He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
The commendation was passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2026.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 8465554B-0272-8891-8380-EAF960E5D28F WHEREAS, Mike Foulkes served as Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Apple from 2000 to 2026, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening partnerships between the company and local governments, educational institutions, and community organizations throughout California; WHEREAS, prior to joining Apple, Mike served with distinction as Deputy State Controller for the California State Controller’s Office from 1998 to 2000, Chief of Staff for the California State Assembly from 1996 to 1998, and Legislative Director for the California State Senate from 1995 to 1998, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to effective public service and government leadership; WHEREAS, beyond his professional accomplishments, Mike has remained deeply engaged in civic and community service, including serving as President of the Executive Committee for the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum, helping to preserve and celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Cupertino community; WHEREAS, in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to community engagement, Mike Foulkes was honored with the 2025 Citizen of...