City Council

About City Council

Elections

City Councilors are elected every 4 years from the City at large.

Choosing a Mayor

The Councilors choose who will serve as the Mayor from amongst themselves every 2 years.

Council Meetings

Regular City Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

City Council meetings are open to the public. Attendance is encouraged.

To view upcoming Council meetings, visit our Events page.

Contact Your Councilors

The City Council serves on a volunteer basis and does not have offices at City Hall. The best way to reach a Council member is by email or attending a City Council meeting.

• • • Email Mayor Jairo Rios-Campos
    • Email Council President Dara Tan
    • Email Councilor John C. Miner
    • Email Councilor Patricia Smith
    • Email Councilor Charlene Gothard

Current Openings

On the upcoming November 2026 ballot, there will be two (2) open Council positions. Visit our Elections page for more information.

City Council Goals

• Goal 1: A safe, clean, inclusive community with a sense of pride and strong identity.
• Goal 2: Exemplary police, fire and building services.
• Goal 3: High Quality, cost-effective public utilities, parks and events.
• Goal 4: Long-term financial stability, economic vitality and growth.
• Goal 5: A work environment that develops and encourages employees and rewards their creativity and innovation.
• Goal 6: Effective local, state and regional partnerships.
• Goal 7: Responsible environmental leadership.
• Goal 8: Intentional Community Engagement