"Power Shifts in Duarte: New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Announced for 2026"

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🏛️ Duarte City Council Selects New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2026

At the December 9 Duarte City Council meeting, the Council completed its annual reorganization and selected new leadership for the coming year.

(Image courtesy of the City of Duarte IG)

New leadership is in place at Duarte City Hall as the City Council selected its Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the year ahead.

👥 New City Leadership

The Duarte City Council appointed:

Tera Martin Del Campo (District 4) as Mayor, and
Samuel Kang (District 5) as Mayor Pro Tem.

These leadership roles are selected annually by fellow councilmembers and are part of the City’s standard governance process.

🧭 What These Roles Mean

The Mayor serves as the presiding officer at City Council meetings, represents Duarte at community and regional events, and helps guide the City’s priorities throughout the year.

The Mayor Pro Tem supports the Mayor and assumes mayoral duties when needed, ensuring continuity in leadership and representation.

This yearly rotation encourages shared leadership and collaboration among councilmembers while maintaining stable city operations.

🏙️ Why It Matters

While all councilmembers hold equal voting authority, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem play a visible role in setting the tone for council discussions and representing Duarte across the region.

Residents can expect continued focus on community engagement, transparency, and city priorities as Duarte moves into 2026 under its newly selected leadership.