Mayor Chin Ho Liao officially resigned from his seat on Thursday, January 27, 2022 due to health reasons. The City Council discussed and formally accepted his resignation at last night's City Council meeting.
Elected first in 2013 and again in 2017, Mr. Liao served the community for 9 years. He served as Mayor twice from 2016 to 2017 and 2021 to 2022. Mr. Liao's priorities were public safety, a balanced budget and improving the streets in San Gabriel. He was also a great advocate in strengthening the community's voice. Thank you, Mr. Liao for the many years of service to this great community.
The City Council has declared Mr. Liao's seat vacant and will be accepting applications from the community. The applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements: (a) be 18 years of age or older, (b) be a resident of the incorporated area of the City, (c) be a registered voter in the City, and (d) certify eligibility as to the requirements above and willingness to serve in the office for the remainder of the term. Eligible applicants can apply by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's office at (626) 308-2800.
