District 5 Council Member· Elected 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.

Luis Chavez

Fresno

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Term ending Jan 6, 2025.

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Top issues during term (1)

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caste discrimination ban

It could cost the city a bit to update policies and train staff, but it saves money down the road by avoiding costly discrimination lawsuits.

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In the news (1)

ABC30 FresnoMar 20, 2026

Luis Chavez

Top issues during term (1)

caste discrimination ban

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In the news (1)

Fresno City Council unanimously votes to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to original names