City Council
From the city's website:
The City Council is the elected policy-making body for the City of Clayton. It is comprised of five members elected at-large who serve four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is selected annually by the City Council from among its members. The City Council serves as the Board of Directors for the Successor Agency for the Clayton Redevelopment Agency, the Clayton Financing Authority and the Geological Hazard Abatement District. Council members represent the City on the governing boards of numerous Joint Powers Authorities.
Annual Reorganization of Clayton City Council
Every year in December, the City Council elects a new Mayor and Vice Mayor from its members. The mayor conducts an election for a new mayor based on nominations from City Council. Then the new mayor conducts an election for a new vice mayor.
In election years this is preceded by remarks by outgoing city council members and the swearing in of new members.
This process is visible in the minutes, for example December 6, 2022 when council member Kim Trupiano was sworn in.
2025 City Council (Current)
See also: List of 2025 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Trupiano | Mayor | 2026 |
| Jeff Wan | Vice Mayor | 2026 |
| Jim Diaz | Councilmember | 2028 |
| Richard Enea | Councilmember | 2028 |
| Holly Tillman | Councilmember | 2028 |
Annual Reorganization of City Council
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election and the swearing in of new members happened on December 17, 2024. The incoming council member was Richard Enea, and the outgoing council member was Peter Cloven.
The motion by Diaz to nominate Trupiano to serve as mayor passed 5-0. The motion by Diaz to nominate Wan to serve as vice mayor passed 4-1 (Tillman - No).
2024 City Council
See also: List of 2024 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Diaz | Mayor | 2024 |
| Kim Trupiano | Vice Mayor | 2026 |
| Peter Cloven | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Holly Tillman | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Jeff Wan | Councilmember | 2026 |
Annual Reorganization of City Council
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election and the swearing in of new members happened on December 5, 2023.
The motion by Wan to nominate Diaz, seconded by Trupiano, to serve as mayor passed 3-1-1 (Cloven - No, Tillman - Abstain). The motion by Diaz to nominate Trupiano to serve as vice mayor passed 5-0.
2023 City Council
See also: List of 2023 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Wan | Mayor | 2026 |
| Jim Diaz | Vice Mayor | 2024 |
| Peter Cloven | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Holly Tillman | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Kim Trupiano | Councilmember | 2026 |
Annual Reorganization of City Council
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election and the swearing in of new members happened on December 6, 2022. The incoming council member was Kim Trupiano, and the outgoing council member was Carl Wolfe.
The motion by Diaz to nominate Wan to serve as mayor passed 3-1-1 (Cloven - No, Tillman - Abstain). The motion by Wan to nominate Diaz to serve as vice mayor passed 4-1 (Cloven - No).
2022 City Council
See also: List of 2022 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Cloven | Mayor | 2024 |
| Holly Tillman | Vice Mayor | 2024 |
| Jim Diaz | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Jeff Wan | Councilmember | 2022 |
| Carl Wolfe | Councilmember | 2022 |
Annual Reorganization of City Council
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election and the swearing in of new members happened on December 7, 2021.
An excerpt from the minutes on the proceedings:
Election of Mayor by the City Council [Mayor Wolfe, to conduct the election]
Mayor Wolfe opened public comment.
...
Mayor Wolfe closed public comment.
Mayor Wolfe opened the nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Diaz nominated Jeff Wan for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Tillman then nominated Peter Cloven for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Wolfe performed a roll call vote for the position of Mayor.
On call by Mayor Wolfe, the election of Jeff Wan as Mayor failed. (Failed 2-3 vote; Cloven, Tillman and Wolfe, No).
On call by Mayor Wolfe, the election of Peter Cloven as Mayor passed. (Passed 3-2 vote; Diaz and Wan, No).
The motion by Wolfe to nominate Tillman to serve as vice mayor passed 4-1 (Wan - No).
2021 City Council
See also: List of 2021 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Wolfe | Mayor | 2022 |
| Peter Cloven | Vice Mayor | 2024 |
| Holly Tillman | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Jim Diaz | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Jeff Wan | Councilmember | 2022 |
Annual Reorganization of City Council
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election and the swearing in of new members happened on December 1, 2020. The incoming members were Peter Cloven, Holly Tillman, and Jim Diaz (re-elected), and the outgoing members were Julie Pierce and Tuija Catalano.
An excerpt from the minutes on the proceedings:
Vice Mayor Wan opened the nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Diaz nominated Jeff Wan for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Tillman then nominated Carl Wolfe for the office of Mayor.
Vice Mayor Wan performed a role call vote for the position of Mayor.
On call by Vice Mayor Wan, the election of Carl Wolfe as Mayor passed. (Passed 3- 2 vote; Diaz and Wan, No).
The motion by Cloven to nominate himself to serve as vice mayor passed 3-2 (Diaz, Wan - No).
2020 City Council
See also: List of 2020 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Pierce | Mayor | 2020 |
| Jeff Wan | Vice Mayor | 2022 |
| Carl Wolfe | Councilmember | 2022 |
| Jim Diaz | Councilmember | 2024 |
| Tuija Catalano | Councilmember | 2020 |
Annual Reorganization of City Council
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election and the swearing in of new members happened on December 3, 2019.
The motion by Catalano to nominate Pierce to serve as mayor passed 5-0. The motion by Pierce to nominate Wan to serve as vice mayor passed 5-0.
2019 City Council
See also: List of 2019 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Tujia Catalano | Mayor | 2020 |
| Julie Pierce | Vice Mayor | 2020 |
| Carl Wolfe | Councilmember | 2022 |
| Jim Diaz | Councilmember | 2020 |
| Jeff Wan | Councilmember | 2022 |
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election happened on December 4, 2018.
2018 City Council
See also: List of 2018 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Haydon | Mayor | 2018 |
| David Shuey | Vice Mayor | 2018 |
| Julie Pierce | Councilmember | 2020 |
| Jim Diaz | Councilmember | 2020 |
| Tujia Catalano | Councilmember | 2020 |
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election happened on December 5, 2017.
2017 City Council
See also: List of 2017 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Diaz | Mayor | 2020 |
| Keith Haydon | Vice Mayor | 2018 |
| Julie Pierce | Councilmember | 2020 |
| David Shuey | Councilmember | 2018 |
| Tujia Catalano | Councilmember | 2020 |
The Mayor and Vice Mayor election happened on December 6, 2016.
2016 City Council
See also: List of 2016 City Council Meetings
| Councilmember | Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Geller | Mayor | 2016 |
| Jim Diaz | Vice Mayor | 2016 |
| Julie Pierce | Councilmember | 2016 |
| David Shuey | Councilmember | 2018 |
| Keith Haydon | Councilmember | 2018 |
City Council Meetings
Videos and agendas for past City Council meetings are publicly available on the city's website.
Past Mayors
| Mayor | Year |
|---|---|
| Howard Geller | 2016 |
| David Shuey | 2015 |
| Hank Stratford | 2014 |
| Julie Pierce | 2013 |
| Howard Geller | 2012 |
| David Shuey | 2011 |
| Hank Stratford | 2010 |
| Julie Pierce | 2009 |
| Gregory Manning | 2008 |
| William Walcutt | 2007 |
| David Shuey | 2006 |
| Gregory Manning | 2005 |
| Julie Pierce | 2004 |
| Pete Laurence | 2003 |
| Gregory Manning | 2002 |
| Julie Pierce | 2001 |