City of Mendota
Incorporated 1942
Fast Facts
- MAP
- p. (559) 655-3291 (Fresno) 266-6456
- f. (559) 655-4064
- www.cityofmendota.com
CITY COUNCIL
The Mendota City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
*COG Policy Board Representative
| Office/Title | Name | |
| Mayor | Victor Martinez* | victor@cityofmendota.com |
| Mayor Pro Tem | Libertad “Liberty” Lopez | libertad@cityofmendota.com |
| Councilmember | Jose Alonso | jalonso@cityofmendota.com |
| Councilmember | Joseph Riofrio | jriofrio@cityofmendota.com |
| Councilmember | Oscar Rosales | orosales@cityofmendota.com |
| City Manager/Planning Director | Christian Gonzalez | cristian@cityofmendota.com |
| City Clerk | Celeste Cabrera-Garcia | ccabrera@cityofmendota.com |
| Police Chief | Kevin Smith | ksmith@cityofmendota.com |
| Finance Director | Nancy Banda | nancy@cityofmendota.com |
FAST FACTS
The Southern Pacific Railroad established a storage and switching facility in 1891 at the site of present day Mendota. However, the city was not incorporated until 1942.
The wildlife refuge to the east of town is complemented by abundant croplands in all the surrounding area. Mendota has traditionally been almost entirely dependent on agriculture for its economic wellbeing, and has gained recognition as the Cantaloupe Center of the World. The citys goal is to move from dependence on the seasonal crops to a more year-round operation.
Recreational opportunities are abundant, with three city parks in addition to the county and state administered parklands, and an active sports and activity program. Hunting and fishing are excellent in the area.
Form of Government:City Council City Manager
Local Newspaper: Kerman News, P.O. Box 336, Kerman, California 93630
Phone: 846-6689 Website: http://www.kerwestnewspapers.com/
