Garcia to serve as mayor, Tsunoda mayor pro tem
When the City Council reconvenes on Jan. 7, Council Member Donald Garcia will serve residents as mayor and Council Member Phillip Tsunoda will serve as mayor pro tem.
The council members were selected for the posts by their colleagues during the City Council’s annual reorganization Wednesday. The mayor and mayor pro tem serve a one-year term.
The reorganization followed the official swearing in of Garcia, Council Member Greg Ficke and Mayor Bill Phillips, who has served in the post this past year. The three incumbents were appointed in August after running unopposed for the four-year terms.
This will be the first mayoral stint for Garcia, who has served on the council since being appointed by the City Council in March 2007. He has spent this past year serving as mayor pro tem. Tsunoda has served the residents of Aliso Viejo since his council appointment in May 2007. Tsunoda would assume the duties of the mayor in his absence.
During Wednesday’s meeting, Phillips – who was recognized by Garcia, his colleagues and City Manager Mark Pulone – praised the community and residents for their endless volunteerism and spirit. He also acknowledged city staffers for their hard work and efforts.
The council meets the first and third Wednesday of the month in Council Chambers at City Hall, 12 Journey. The Dec. 17 meeting was canceled due to the holidays.
Council agendas are posted on the city’s Web site at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.
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