The Clovis City Council selected Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck as the new Clovis Mayor and Councilmember Vong Mouanoutoua as Mayor Pro Tem during Monday’s City Council Meeting. The action took place shortly after Drew Bessinger, Matthew Basgall, and Diane Pearce were sworn-in as members of the Clovis City Council.

Councilmember Drew Bessinger was re-elected during the November 8, 2022, General Election. Matthew Basgall and Diane Pearce were both newly elected during the same election. The three Councilmembers will serve a term through November of 2026.

Outgoing Mayor José Flores and outgoing Councilmember Bob Whalen were both in attendance in their final official roles as members of the City Council.  The Council honored Mayor Flores for his service with the presentation of a ceremonial gavel.

Mayor Flores did not seek re-election and will continue to serve as Chief of Police for the State Center Community College District Police Department. Councilmember Whalen was elected in June to serve as a judge for the Superior Court of Fresno County in California and will assume office on January 2, 2023.