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Council selects Elena Baca Santa Cruz as Moreno Valley mayor pro tem
Summary
The City Council selected Councilmember Elena Baca Santa Cruz as mayor pro tem in an uncontested voice vote; she took the oath and pledged to work with the mayor and staff.
The Moreno Valley City Council unanimously appointed Councilmember Elena Baca Santa Cruz to serve as mayor pro tem through December 2025.
Council followed its nomination process after public comment. Several residents urged rotation of the mayor pro tem post and noted past service; during deliberations Baca Santa Cruz said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her commitment to the city. The council took a voice vote and recorded all yeses.
The city clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Pro Tem Elena Baca Santa Cruz; the mayor and other council members congratulated her and described the role's responsibilities, including acting for the mayor when needed and working closely with the mayor and executive staff on agenda and policy matters.
The appointment had no associated expenditure beyond standard council duties and was approved by majority vote of the council.
