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Elected officials for Fresno — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Jerry Dyer
Mayor2025–2029
City council
Annalisa Perea
District 1 Council Member2023–2027
Mike Karbassi
District 2 Council Member2025–2029
Miguel Arias
District 3 Council Member2023–2027
Tyler Maxwell
District 4 Council Member2025–2029
Tyler Maxwell's platform and priorities focus on community enhancement projects, such as increasing access to neighborhood resources like 'Little Libraries' within District 4, while addressing housing and eviction protections.
Brandon Vang
District 5 Council Member2025–2027
Nick Richardson
District 6 Council Member2025–2029
Nelson Esparza
District 7 Council Member2023–2027
Former officials (2)
Garry Bredefeld
District 6 Council MemberFormer District 6 member, second stint 2017-2024, ended with term limits (GV Wire/sjvsun/Fresnoland). Left to become county supervisor. Term end = the day the county elective term starts, first Monday after Jan 1 2025 = 2025-01-06, under Gov Code s.24200 (quoted in the county roster rule). Start 2017-01-03 is the charter rule date (resolution 22-947 pattern), not separately sourced.
Luis Chavez
District 5 Council MemberElected June 7 2022 primary for District 5 (council resolution 22-947); took office Jan 3 2023 per charter. Left Jan 2025 on taking county District 3 seat (GV Wire 2024-11-06; Fresnoland 2025-01-07). Term end = county term start Jan 6 2025.
Boards & commissions
Linda Calandra
Planning CommissionerMonica Diaz
Planning CommissionerPeter Vang
Planning CommissionerJacqueline G. Lyday
Planning CommissionerGurdeep Singh Shergill
Planning CommissionerKathy Bray
Planning CommissionerDavid Criner
Planning Commission MemberCity staff
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