Members of the Walnut Creek City Council have selected Cindy Silva to serve as their mayor for the coming year. Silva, who was recently re-elected to office, is serving her fifth term on the Council. Councilmember Loella Haskew was selected as the Mayor Pro Tem.
Silva and former Mayor Matt Francois were formally sworn in on Monday, December 12, after winning re-election on November 8. City Treasurer Ron Cassano was also re-elected to office and was sworn in as well.
Silva highlighted issues she sees the City facing in 2023 in her remarks, as well as community partnerships she believes are incredibly valuable for Walnut Creek’s ability to maintain a high quality of life for residents. “I’m honored to again be serving as mayor,” Silva said, “and I look forward to working with the community on our shared interests and opportunities.”
Francois said he found it to be a privilege and an honor to serve as the City’s mayor this past year. “I especially enjoyed meeting with so many residents, business owners, and nonprofit groups, all of whom contribute to our high quality of life,” said Francois. “I know we will continue to be in great hands with Mayor Cindy Silva at the helm. I look forward to working with her and our Council colleagues on making Walnut Creek an even safer and stronger community.”
During the December 12th meeting, the City Council also formally certified the November 8th election results, including voter approval of the ten-year, half-cent sales tax increase that will go towards high priority programs, services and infrastructure needs to maintain the quality of life in Walnut Creek.
The City Council meets next on January 17, 2023. Agendas and other meeting documents are available at walnut-creek.org.
