Growing up in San Jose
Pierluigi is the son of immigrant parents, Italo and Matilde, who are both retired teachers. Pierluigi attended Booksin Elementary, Hoover Middle School, and Willow Glen High in the San Jose Unified School District. He then went on to obtain his BA and Teaching Credential from San Jose State University. Raised on Willow Street, he is a homeowner on Cherry Avenue where he is a parishioner of St. Christopher’s church. In addition, Pierluigi has over 20 years of high tech work experience in the semiconductor and software industries. Prior to being elected to the San Jose City Council, he traveled to 45 countries.
City Council
Pierluigi was elected to the San Jose City Council in 2007, in 2008 and for a third time in 2012. He currently sits on the following Boards Commissions, Committees:
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Community and Economic Development Committee
Diridon Station Joint Power Advisory Board
Grand Blvd Task Force
Historic Landmarks Commission
Library and Early Education Commission
Public Safety, Finance & Strategic Support Committee
San Jose 2040 General Plan (5 years)
San Jose Arena Authority
San Jose Sports Authority
Santa Clara County Cities Association (Alternate)
Santa Clara Regional Interoperability Authority
SJ / SC Clean Water Financing Authority
South Bay Recycled Water Liaison Committee
VTA El Camino Policy Advisory
Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan
San Jose Finance Authority Santa Clara County Operational Area Committee
