12/16/2025
In December 15, 2025, Azusa City Council approved the selection of Mayor for a one-year term, through January 2027 and Mayor Pro Tem.
Action was needed because, on December 1, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-C55, concerning the selection criteria and term of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, which would be rotational among the five councilmembers and based on seniority. The reorganization shall take place annually in the month of December with the terms of the newly appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem beginning in January for a one-year period. This action will approve the selection of a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem for the period of January, 2026 - January, 2027.
Mayor Pro-Tem Edward J. Alvarez will become the next Mayor starting on January, 2026, and Council Member Jesse Avila Jr. will become the next Mayor Pro-Tem. Mayor Robert Gonzales will be the last elected Mayor of Azusa, making history.