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Yuba City Council pauses to remember Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Yuba City City Council · January 7, 2026

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Council members and public commenters paid tribute to Congressman Doug LaMalfa at the start of the Jan. 6 meeting, calling him accessible and a longtime advocate for the region’s water, agriculture and flood-control issues.

The Yuba City Council opened its Jan. 6 meeting with a series of tributes to Congressman Doug LaMalfa following news of his passing.

Mayor Boomgaarden described LaMalfa as "a super strong champion" for the city and the region on issues including water, agriculture and levee improvements. Vice Mayor Pasquale and several council members recounted personal memories, calling LaMalfa genuine, accessible and a friend to the community. The council observed a moment of silence in his memory.

A public commenter, Tony Farley, echoed those sentiments in public comment, recalling LaMalfa’s assistance with FEMA during local floods and saying "Doug LaMalfa will be missed." The council concluded the meeting adjourned "in memory of Congressman Doug LaMalfa."