CITY COUNCIL
The Fowler City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
*COG Policy Board Representative
| Title | Name | |
| Mayor | *David Cardenas | davidtcardenas@yahoo.com |
| Mayor Pro Tem | Leonard Hammer | lhammer@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| Councilmember | Daniel Parra | dparra@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| Councilmember | Karnig Kazarian | kkazarian @ci.fowler.ca.us |
| Councilmember | Mark Rodriguez | mark@kingfresh.com |
| City Manager | Jeannie Davis | jdavis@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| City Clerk | Jeannie Davis | jdavis@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| PD Secretary/Planning | Corina Burrola | cburrola@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| City Treasurer/Finance Director | Ken McDonald | kmcdonald@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| Police Chief | Rudy Alcaraz | fowlerpd@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| Fire Chief | Manuel Lopez | mlopez@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| City Attorney | David J. Wolfe | dwolfe@lozanosmith.com |
| Public Works Superintendent | Manuel Lopez | mlopez@ci.fowler.ca.us |
| Planning Consultant | Dawn Marple | dmarple@ppeng.com |
| City Engineer | David Peters | dpeters@peters-engineering.com |
FAST FACTS
In the early 1870’s, State Senator Thomas Fowler established a rail spur ten miles south of Fresno for shipping his cattle. In 1878 the first permanent structure was built by John S. Gentry. The City of Fowler was incorporated in 1908.
The City of Fowler is located in the San Joaquin Valley with access to big city living minutes away in the FresnoClovis Metropolitan Area. Agriculture is the major industry. The City is also intent on developing a strong light industrial base in Fowler’s Industrial Corridor. U.S. Highway 99 is easily accessible.
| January 1, 2015 State of California Department of Finance Information | |||||
| Population | 5,957 | ||||
| Number of Housing Units | 1,948 | ||||
| Vacancy Rate | 7.0% | ||||
| April 1, 2010 U.S. Census Information | |||||
| Population | 5,570 | Age Distribution | |||
| Number of Housing Units | 1,842 | % under 5 years | 8.0% | ||
| Vacancy Rate | 6.46% | % under 18 years | 29.8% | ||
| Average Household Size | 3.21 | % 21 years and over | 65.0% | ||
| % 55 years and over | 18.6% | ||||
| Race/Ethnic Distribution | % 60 years and over | 13.8% | |||
| White | 20.0% | % 65 years and over | 10.0% | ||
| Hispanic | 66.2% | Median Age | 31.6 | ||
| Black | 1.6% | ||||
| American Indian & Alaskan Native | 0.4% | Occupied Housing Unit Tenure | |||
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10.4% | Percent Owner-Occupied | 64.0% | ||
| Other | 1.4% | Percent Renter-Occupied | 36.0% | ||
| 2008-2012 U.S. Census American Community Survey | |||||
| Median Family Income | $50,938 | Percent of Persons 25 Years of Age and Older Who Have Completed High School or Equivalent | 67.6% | ||
| Median Household Income | $49,805 | Percent of Persons 25 Years of Age and Older Who Have Completed a Bachelor’s Degree | 16.7% | ||
| Percent of Persons Below Poverty Level | 18.8% | ||||
| Percent of Children Under 18 Years of Age Below Poverty Level | 27.5% | Percent of Persons 5 Years of Age and Older Who Speak a Language Other Than English at Home | 46.8% | ||
Form of Government:City Council Manager
Local Newspaper:
The Fowler Ensign
1130 G Street
Reedley, CA 93654
Phone: 559-638-2244
Fax: 559-638-5021
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