Mayor/Council Residency Act

Potential Candidate Residence Verification for
the March 18, 2025, Special Election *
Councilmember – District 5
Jose Leon Barraza
Robert Canel
Paul Condon
Elizabeth Jonasson
Brandon Vang
Nickolas Wildstar (Write-in Candidate)
*Verification of residence does not indicate a potential candidate has qualified to be on the ballot. The Council and Mayor Residency Act requires verification of residence before any person may obtain nomination papers for City of Fresno office.
Annual Residency Act Verification for Mayor / City Councilmembers (December 2024)
Mayor – Jerry Dyer
Council District 1 – Annalisa Perea
Council District 2 – Mike Karbassi
Council District 3 – Miguel Arias
Council District 4 – Tyler Maxwell
Council District 5 – No incumbent
Council District 6 – No incumbent
Council District 7 – Nelson Esparza
PLEASE NOTE: Article VI of the City of Fresno Council and Mayor Residency Act requires incumbents file annual verifications to ensure they continue to live in the district / City they represent. These verifications are due at the end of each year in office. Article VI also requires that, within 60 days of a move to a new residence, incumbents verify with the City Clerk that the new address remains within the district represented. Residency is verified for all potential City Council and Mayoral candidates before nominations papers can be filed pursuant to Article V.