Mayor & City Council

Members of the Hanford City Council are selected directly by the electorate to serve as the policy making board of the city. The city council is comprised of five members elected by district and serve 4-year staggered terms.  Each year the city council members select a mayor and vice-mayor from amongst themselves.  The current members of the Hanford City Council are:

• Mayor Sue Sorensen (District B)
• Vice Mayor Joleen Jameson (District E) 
• Council Member Jim Irwin (District A)
• Council Member Dan Chin (District C) 
• Council Member Lou Martinez (District D)

District Map

General Information

All regular meetings of the Hanford City Council are generally held in the council chambers located at:

Hanford Civic Auditorium
400 N. Douty Street
Hanford, CA  93230 

Council Study Sessions

The Hanford City Council holds regular study sessions to learn more about issues facing the city.  Study session matters to be considered by the city council are shown on the study session agenda that is combined with the regular council meeting agenda.  No official actions or formal votes are taken at any council study session.  Study sessions are generally scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Regular Council Meetings

Business requiring city council action is listed on the council's regular meeting agenda.  Because of the large number and variety of matters receiving consideration, the agenda is prepared in advance of the council meeting.  Official council actions and formal votes are conducted at regular council meetings.  Regular sessions of the city council are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

• City Council Agendas
• City Council Minutes