Avenal Councilmembers Stripped of Power | Fresno News

Avenal’s four ousted councilmembers are officially out of office after a Kings County judge ruled they overstayed their welcome — but the recall itself stands. The legal win, sparked by voters’ outrage over a fire department decision made without sufficient public input, confirms that as of May 28, those officials had no legal authority to govern. While the court noted a procedural error in who handled the recall process, it didn’t undo the recall — and supporters celebrate it as a victory for democracy. Now, city officials won’t hold meetings until after November’s elections, leaving voters to decide who fills the vacant seats — including whether Alvaro Preciado might return. Legal consequences may follow if former councilmembers spent city funds after being unseated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dba9c4b7d12a365c