Stephanie Oddo for California State Senate, District 37

Meet Stephanie

A civic leader who engages, empowers, and gets things done.

Laguna Niguel City Councilmember Stephanie Oddo is a lifelong civic leader, educator, entrepreneur, and the first Democrat ever elected to the city council in 2022. With a professional background spanning business, nonprofit, and government organizations, Stephanie has dedicated her career to serving her community and making government work for everyone.

Since taking office, Stephanie has championed public safety, stronger fire prevention measures, protecting open space, and responsible city finances. She has supported balanced budgets without new taxes or debt, investments in local roads, and efforts to protect Laguna Niguel’s neighborhoods. She also helped secure more than $1.2 million in funding for local transportation improvements and environmental restoration.

Her commitment to public service extends well beyond City Hall. Stephanie has served as Chair of the Orange County Housing and Community Development Commission, Chair of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, and President of the Laguna Niguel Rotary Club. A strong advocate for education and opportunity, she founded a scholarship for first-generation college students and continues to mentor young people pursuing careers in public service.

Stephanie has called Laguna Niguel home since 2010, where she and her husband, Eddie, raised their two children.

Now Stephanie is running to represent District 37 in the California State Senate, bringing her experience, dedication, and commitment to getting things done for every community in the district.