Voters Rule: Council Seats Vacant | Fresno News

Avenal City Council is in turmoil after a recall election ousted four officials — Mayor Alvaro Preciado and three councilmembers — and a court just upheld the results, sealing their removal. Despite legal pushback from the recalled leaders, the judge ruled voters’ will prevailed, leaving the seats vacant as of May 28. With only one councilmember left, official votes are on hold — but city services keep running thanks to hardworking staff. New representatives will be elected in November, and surprisingly, former Mayor Preciado can run again. The court’s decision sends a clear message: when voters speak, they’re heard — even if it means a pause in policymaking. 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/b541923783a960f9