Piedmont City Council Brings in the New . . .
New Mayor, New Vice-Mayor, and New Citizens Advisory Committee –
On February 22, the City Council voted to elect John Chiang as Mayor and Margaret Fujioka as Vice-Mayor, both serving 2-year terms. In their first remarks in their new roles, the Mayor and Vice-Mayor emphasized City finances, including bringing expenses in line with revenues and implementing 5-year financial planning to ensure greater stability.
Mayor Chiang announced his desire to establish a new Citizens Advisory Committee within the next 45 days to focus on the City’s long-term financial stability. The Council is scheduled to consider a Budget Advisory Committee and a continuation of the Public Safety Committee at their March 5 meeting. See numerous related comments in Piedmont Patch.
