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Walnut Creek council elects Kevin Wilk as mayor and names Matt Francois mayor pro tem
Summary
At its Dec. 2 meeting the Walnut Creek City Council unanimously elected Kevin Wilk as mayor and appointed Matt Francois mayor pro tem; the new mayor pledged to prioritize public safety, implement Measure O projects (including the Heather Farm aquatic center) and advance a general-plan update.
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously elected Kevin Wilk as mayor and appointed Matt Francois mayor pro tem at its Dec. 2, 2025, meeting, formalizing leadership for the coming year and outlining priorities that include public safety, Measure O projects and a multi-year general plan update.
Cindy Darling nominated Wilk for mayor; the nomination was seconded and adopted in a roll-call vote. Council members recorded affirmative votes, and Wilk assumed the gavel.
In his first remarks as mayor,…
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