City Officials
Elected officials for Merced — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Darin DuPont
District 1 Council Member2024-2028
Yang Pao Thao
District 2 Council Member2025-2026
Mike Harris
District 3 Council Member2024-2028
Mike Harris's campaign centers primarily on fostering economic development within Merced to support local growth and prosperity.
Shane Smith
District 4 Council Member2022-2026
Sarah Boyle
District 5 Council Member2024-2028
Sarah Boyle's platform focuses on building upon the progress already achieved to further improve the city of Merced. Her campaign emphasizes continuity and ongoing local development as she secures her second term on the City Council.
Fue Xiong
District 6 Council Member2022-2026
Boards & Commissions
Walter Smith
Planning CommissionerWalter Smith's campaign centers on striving to build a more equitable future for the community. Overall details on specific policy proposals remain limited across the available sources.
Denise Murphy
CommissionerAnahita Foroutan
Ex-Officio MemberCynthia Kelly
CommissionerCynthia Kelly's campaign focuses on finding practical, real solutions for the development and improvement of downtown Merced and the broader city.