City Council

Councilmember Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno City Council as the District 5 representative in November of 2016 and sworn into office in January 2017. Prior to his election to the City Council he was a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmember, Luis has dedicated his life to the children and families of South Fresno.

Raised in Fresno and the Central Valley, the son of immigrant farm workers Luis graduated from Roosevelt High School, home of the Rough Riders. His education continued as he earned an AA Degree in Business Administration from Fresno City College leading him to earn both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Fresno State University.

After college Luis looked to find work that would allow him to reinvest in our community. He has dedicated his career to helping children and youth as a mentor, community college educator, youth program leader, literacy volunteer and ultimately as a Fresno Unified School Board Member. Luis gained experience working in the classroom as a teacher in Fresno County Schools and at Fresno City College where he taught courses to help first generation college students succeed. He also served as Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, covering Kern, Kings, Fresno and Tulare counties, where he learned how investing in a child’s life can make a world of difference.

His twin daughters inspired Luis to seek election to the Fresno Unified School District Board, where as a Trustee he worked to reduce classroom size, boost graduation rates, and expand sports and after school programs that are so vital to the success of many of our kids. Luis fought for universal access for pre-kindergarten aged children and expansion of “Parent University”, a program that has trained over 12,00 parents to navigate the educational system and help students apply for college. His tenure at Fresno Unified culminated with him being elected Board President and leading the 4th largest school district in California, which encompasses 10,000 employees and a $1 Billion operations budget.

Knowing that we need to reinvest in our workforce and prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow, Luis has supported vocational training programs so that graduates are trained for jobs in healthcare, business administration and auto mechanics to name a few. Luis has worked closely with law enforcement to reduce gang activity and to find ways to keep youth from trouble that would derail their futures.

Luis strives to be the voice of the people he represents and looks forward to providing service to the constituents of District 5 and the City of Fresno.

Brenda Rapada
Chief of Staff

Being raised in Fresno and the area, I believe I understand the needs of our community as a whole as we work to provide safe neighborhoods, rebuild its infrastructure, provide vocational job training and recruit business organizations that will bring much need jobs for our constituents.

Having served proudly as a Council Assistant for District 5 in the City of Fresno, first for Councilmember Mike Dages and then Councilmember Sal Quintero, it has provided me with 10 years of experience. The experience I gained working for these two dedicated councilmembers provided me the knowledge of the intricate workings of our city government that allows me to provide solutions and direction to the constituents that we serve.

My previous experience as a Council Assistant has prepared me for my current position of Chief of Staff to Fresno City District 5 Councilmember Luis Chavez. I believe I have the tools to lead our office and provide Councilmember Chavez the support to provide our constituents the information and assistance they need and deserve.

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Daniel R. Cisneros
Council Assistant

Daniel Cisneros serves as a liaison between residents of District 5 and Council Member Chavez. He is focused on constituent services and community outreach and engagement. Previously Daniel served as a District Representative for Congressman Jim Costa, where he focused on constituent services, education, immigration, social security, taxes, labor, water, and agriculture.

Daniel was born and raised in Fresno, California and graduated from Central High School, and holds a B.A. in political science, with a certificate in administration and leadership for community benefit organizations, through the Humanics Programs at Fresno State. Daniel currently is a law student at San Joaquin College of Law.

He proudly serves District 5 as the council-assistant and as a resident of the southeast Fresno. Please contact him at (559) 621-7854

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Damon Rapada
Intern

Having lived and grown up in the Fresno area almost my entire life I have had the opportunity to see firsthand what the City of Fresno has to offer its inhabitants. It offers individuals the chance to grow, and shape a future that we will all be proud to be a part of together. I serve to assist the staff of District 5, Councilmen Chavez, and our constituents in order to continue the growth that has been seen within Fresno. I understand that creating a safe, successful, and ever-expanding community cannot be done alone, which is why I am proud to dedicate my time in the pursuit of helping to create a better future for the residents of Fresno.

I also proudly serve as a member of the Associated Student Government for Clovis Community College as the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees for the State Center Community College District. This position has taught me what it means to represent and serve a large, diverse group of constituents. I act not only as the voice of the students to the Board of Trustees but as the liaison of information between the Board and the students it represents. I ensure the students I serve are well informed of their rights as students, stay updated on changes that will affect them within the district, and most importantly assure there is active participation in the shared governance processes within the district.

I attended Clovis High School and graduated in 2017. After High School, I entered Clovis Community College where I was accepted into the Leon S. Peters Honors Program where I am currently studying to complete my general education in order to eventually study Health Care Administration at California State University, Long Beach.

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Police Violations (559) 621-8000

1. InOp Parked In Street (cob webs, flat tires, wrecked)
2. Boat Stored In Street
3. Trailer Stored In Street
4. Basketball Hoop In Street
5. Mobile Home Parked In Street W/Power Hooked Up

Public Works (559) 621-8650

1. Sign Replacement/Repair
2. Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter Repairs
3. Tree Removal/Replacement And Trimming
4. Street Lights
5. Traffic Lights
6. Standing Water

Community Sanitation Graffiti Reporting Form On-Line

1. Graffiti Reporting (fences, trees, parks, building and signs)