The city of Fremont, which is on unceded land of the Ohlone people, was incorporated in 1956 by combining the townships of Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Warm Springs and Mission San Jose.
The Fremont City Council is made up of six members, including a member from each district and the mayor. The council is currently made up of Mayor Lily Mei, District 1 Councilmember and Vice Mayor Teresa Keng, District 2 Councilmember Desrie Campbell, District 3 Councilmember Jenny Kassan, District 4 Councilmember Yang Shao, District 5 Councilmember Raj Salwan, and District 6 Councilmember Teresa Cox.
The council generally meets every first, second and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in City Hall Building A at 3300 Capitol Avenue.
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Dear Editor, As a concerned resident, I am compelled to express my apprehension regarding the recent handling of unexpected sales …
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Surplus turns sour: Fremont may have been overpaid $28M in sales tax revenue
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Fremont nurses push back against Washington Hospital’s proposed staffing strategies, slashed benefits
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‘The rent is too damn high,’ says Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan
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Fremont Unified School District grapples with funding shortfall
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Tension mars Fremont City Council meeting as protesters signal recall effort against State Senator Wahab
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Kaiser workers strike in Fremont
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Fremont vigil for Jaahnavi Kandula draws dozens
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Alameda County DA Pamela Price shares her vision for public safety at Fremont town hall
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Fremont Planning Commission OKs mixed-use project with 60 housing units
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Assemblymember Alex Lee details social housing bill’s transformation
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Fremont seeks state funds for $35M affordable housing project
FREMONT, Calif. — The Fremont City Council has granted city staff permission to seek state funds in order to convert …
Hindu community speaks out against anti-caste bill at Fremont City Council
FREMONT, Calif. — Members of the Hindu community spoke out against an anti-caste bill proposed by State Sen. Aisha Wahab …
Fremont makes historic fire chief appointment
FREMONT, Calif. — Fremont Deputy Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz has been chosen to be the next fire chief of the …
Ohlone College has a new president-superintendent
FREMONT, Calif. — Ohlone College has announced the selection of a new president-superintendent to take the helm of the institution …
Fremont City Council rejects request to revisit rent control ordinance
FREMONT, Calif. — The Fremont City Council has declined to revisit an ordinance aimed at protecting renters in the city, …
Fremont man accused of running over neighbor charged with 2nd hate crime
Editor's note: This article was updated to include information from the District Attorney's Office. A Fremont man is facing an …
Ohlone College is bringing back the flea market
After nearly a decade of dormancy, the Ohlone College Flea Market is returning on the second Saturdays of the month, …