Mayor/Council Residency Act

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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.