It is a great honor and privilege to serve the people in District 5. 

My name is Brandon Vang, and I was elected as your Fresno City Councilmember in a special election held on March 18, 2025, securing 50.19% of the votes amongst a field of five candidates. I was sworn into office on April 10, 2025, becoming the first person of Hmong descent to represent District 5.  My campaign was notable for its grassroots approach and engaging with underrepresented communities. 

I was born in Laos during the Vietnam War.  My family fled the country and settled in southern California in 1979. We later moved to Fresno, where I graduated from McLane High School and later, UCLA.  I worked as a probation officer before becoming a Trustee for the Sanger Unified representing the Sunnyside area.  I was re-elected in 2020 and 2024, both times unopposed. During my tenure on the schoolboard, I focused on improving graduation rate and equity and access.  Under my leadership, the district built a $250 million junior high and high school education complex in southeast Fresno.

My priorities for the district are public safety, infrastructure improvements, economic development, and support for small businesses.  I am committed to serving the diverse communities of District 5.