David Coss is the current mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico, America's oldest capital city. He was elected to a four-year term in March 2006 after serving on the Santa Fe City Council from 2002-2006. Nickname: The City Different Location in the State of New Mexico Coordinates: Country United States State New Mexico County Santa Fe Founded 1607 Mayor David Coss Area    - City 96. ...

Mayor Coss has long fought to improve the quality of life for working families. As a City Councilor, he co-sponsored Santa Fe's groundbreaking Living Wage Ordinance and supported a subsequent wage increase to $9.50 per hour. Coss also supported the Santa Fe Homes Program, an award-winning ordinance that requires 30 percent affordable housing in all new residential developments in Santa Fe.

Prior to his election as mayor, Coss held jobs as director of the New Mexico Environmental Protection Division; environmental scientist for the New Mexico Environment Department; director of the Field Operations Division, State Land Office; director of Public Works, City of Santa Fe; and city manager of the City of Santa Fe.

Mayor Coss is a 1972 graduate of Santa Fe High School. He has a Bachelor's Degree in agriculture from New Mexico State University and a Master's Degree in zoology from Southern Illinois University.

David Coss is a longtime union supporter and has served in the capacities of organizer, negotiator, and president of Communications Workers of America State Government Local.