List of mayors of Lynwood, California

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Following is a list of mayors of Lynwood, California

Image Mayor Term Notes/Citation Mayor pro tem Other Council members
John Byork 1984–1985
Robert Henning 1985–1986 First African-American mayor Evelyn Wells
Dec 1986 Acting mayor, first female mayor and second African-American mayor
Paul Richards 1986–1988
Evelyn Wells (2nd term) 1988–1989
Robert Henning (2nd term) 1989–1991
Louis J. Heine 1991–1992 Henning stepped down prematurely in November 1991
The three incumbent members on the council voted for Heine in a special meeting as mayor
(incoming councilmember Louis Byrd did not take part)[1][2]
Paul Richards (2nd term) 1992–1997 [3]
Armando Rea 1997–1998 [4]
Ricardo Sanchez 1998–1999 [5]
1999–2000 [6][7]
Paul Richards (3rd term) 2000–2001
Arturo Reyes 2001–2003 [8]
Fernando Pedroza 2003–2004
Ramon Rodriguez 2004–2005
Leticia Vasquez 2005–2006
(2nd term) 2006–2007
Maria Teresa Santillan 2007–2010
Aide Castro 2010–2011
Jim Morton 2011–2012
Salvador Alatorre 2012–2013
Edwin Hernandez 2014–2015
Maria Teresa Santillan (2nd term) 2016–2017
José Luis Solache 2018–2019
Aide Castro 2019–2020 [9] Jorge Casanova[9] Salvador Alatorre
José Luis Solache
Marisela Santana[9]
Marisela Santana 2020–2021
Jorge Casanova 2021–2022 [10] José Luis Solache

References[]

  1. ^ Griego, Tina (November 17, 1991). "Embittered Mayor Steps Down Early Amid Council Rift - Clip 1". The Los Angeles Times .
  2. ^ Griego, Tina (November 17, 1991). "Embittered Mayor Steps Down Early Amid Council Rift - Clip 2". The Los Angeles Times .
  3. ^ Helfand, Duke (May 14, 1993). "Hoping to End Scandal, Lynwood Fires Official". The Los Angeles Times.
  4. ^ Leonard, Jack (August 13, 1998). "$800-Million Civil Rights Suit Filed Against City of Lynwood". The Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ "Politicians Urge Public Unity, Cite Progress". The Los Angeles Times. February 2, 1999.
  6. ^ Rojas, Aurelio (April 16, 2000). "State's Black Lawmakers Losing Ground to Latinos - page 2". Sacramento Bee.
  7. ^ Rojas, Aurelio (April 16, 2000). "State's Black Lawmakers Losing Ground to Latinos - page 1". Sacramento Bee.
  8. ^ Rohrlich, Ted (August 8, 2002). "Judge Backs Lynwood In Suit Over Billboard Fees". The Los Angeles Times.
  9. ^ a b c "Lynwood City Council Meeting - Regular Minutes - September 15, 2020". Lynwood, California website.
  10. ^ "Lynwood Welcomes New Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem". Lynwood, California website. December 9, 2021.

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