Betty Putnam, Councilmember

Betty was first elected to the Santa Fe Springs City Council in 1997, and has served continuously since. Betty served as Mayor from 2000-2001 and 2004-2005.

Betty has lived in Santa Fe Springs since 1954. She is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, earning a Bachelor's Degree in English. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from California State University, Los Angeles. Prior to her election to the City Council, she served as a Trustee to the Little Lake City School District for six years.

A retired school teacher, Betty has served as a volunteer for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Girl Scouts, Women's Club, Sister City, and Historical and Community Program Committees. Betty is a founding member of the Santa Fe Springs Community Playhouse, a member of the Rio Hondo Symphony, and Hathaway Museum Board of Directors. She is married, the mother of five adult children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

If you would like to contact Councilmember Putnam, you may send an e-mail, or contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 868-0511, ext. 7314.

City Council Appointed Delegate
Ability First Governing Board Member
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee
Family Foundations Board Member
Gateway Cities Council of Government
L.A. C.A.D.A. Vice President of the Board of Directors
Southeast Water Coalition

City Council Liaison
50th Anniversary Committee
Beautification Committee
Christmas Home Decorating Contest Judging
Heritage Arts Advisory Committee
Historical Committee
Library Master Plan Planning Committee
Sandoval Memorial Scholarship Committee
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Sister City Committee
Youth Leadership Committee

William K. Rounds, Councilmember

William (Bill) K. Rounds is serving his first term as a City Councilmember since being elected in November 2007.
Bill was born in Concord, Massachusetts, moving to Santa Fe Springs with his parents in 1951. He attended local schools, graduating from Santa Fe High in 1968.

Prior to his election to the City Council, Bill served as a Santa Fe Springs Planning Commissioner for nine years. He has been an active member of the Parks and Recreation, Santa Float, Rose Parade Float, Safe Neighborhood Team and 50^th Anniversary Celebration Committees as well as a former Coach and Boardmember for the Metropolitan Little League.


Bill and his wife, Jennifer, have four adult children and one granddaughter.

If you would like to contact Councilmember Rounds, you may send an e-mail, or contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 868-0511, ext. 7314.

City Council Appointed Delegate
Family Foundations Board
L.A. CADA Vice-President of Board of Directors

City Council Liaison
Community Program Committee
Larry Sandoval Memorial Scholarship Committee
READI Committee