City Council

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Judith Merlo
Judith Merlo
Mayor
Term Expires April 2025
Melissa Ybarra
Melissa Ybarra
Mayor Pro Tem
Term Expires April 2027

Leticia Lopez
Leticia Lopez
Council Member
Term Expires April 2026
Jesus Rivera
Jesus Rivera
Council Member
Term Expires April 2028
Crystal Larios
Crystal Larios
Council Member
Term Expires April 2029

The City of Vernon is a charter city and operates under the council-manager form of government. The five-member City Council is elected at-large to serve five-year terms. The Mayor position is rotated annually among Council Members in order of election.

The City Council is the legislative authority of the City and sets the policies under which the City operates. The City Council provides leadership through policy development regarding the current practices and future direction of the City. The City Council appoints the City Administrator and City Attorney, as well as members of the City’s commissions, committees, and boards. 

The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Upcoming Agendas and Past Minutes and Videos are available for viewing.