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Fillmore swears in District 1 councillor, names Albert Mendez mayor and John Garnica mayor pro tem for 2026
Summary
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Fillmore City Council administered the oath to District 1 appointee Mario Rodriguez and unanimously selected Albert Mendez as mayor and John Garnica as mayor pro tem for 2026. Councilmembers offered brief remarks and took a group photo following the reorganization.
The Fillmore City Council on Dec. 12 formally welcomed Mario Rodriguez as the District 1 council member and completed its annual reorganization, naming Albert Mendez mayor and John Garnica mayor pro tem for 2026.
Olivia Carrera Lopez, the city clerk, administered the oath of office to Mario Rodriguez, who took the oath and was…
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