The Madera City Council makes decisions for the scope, direction and financing of city services. It also establishes policy that is administered and implemented by city staff, as well as establishing land-use policies through the General Plan and zoning regulations.
Meetings usually occur at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 205 W. 4th Street in Madera. They are also available to public viewing and participation through Zoom.
Who are the Madera City Council Members:
Santos Garcia, Mayor
Anita Evans, Mayor Pro Tem, District 4
Cece Gallegos, District 1
Jose Rodriguez, District 2
Steve Montes, District 3
Elsa Mejia, District 5
Artemio Villegas, District 6
(As of June 2022)
Meeting Notes
Madera City Council Feb. 21 meeting
At its Wednesday meeting, the Madera City Council approved a new district boundary map, which adds 1,851 acres of annexed property to District 1 and discussed options for Spanish language interpretation services.
Madera becomes first Valley city to call for ceasefire in Gaza
This story was originally published by KVPR. The rural, farmworking city of Madera this week did something no other city in California’s agricultural heartland has done: It approved a Gaza ceasefire resolution and called for an end to violence in the Middle East. The decision came quickly – and unanimously – among the seven-member council…
Madera City Council to consider ceasefire proclamation; will be first in Valley to take action
At Wednesday’s meeting, the Madera City Council agreed to consider a ceasefire proclamation at a future meeting; approved contracts for park improvements; and discussed the possibility of a new micro-transit system.
Madera City Council Jan. 17, 2024 meeting
Full notes from the Jan. 17, 2024 Madera City Council meeting.
Madera City Council (12/6/23)
Full notes from the Dec. 6 Madera City Council meeting.
Madera City Council (11/15/23)
Full notes from the Nov. 15 Madera City Council meeting.
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