During the Tuesday, December 20 meeting, the Moreno Valley City Council unanimously appointed District 4 Council Member Cheylynda Barnard as the City's next Mayor Pro Tem.
"Cheylynda Barnard is an exemplary public servant, and I am proud that she is our next Mayor Pro Tem," said Mayor Ulises Cabrera. "Since her election, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard has dedicated herself to serving our City, and her natural-born leadership and collaborative spirit make her the ideal Mayor Pro Tem. I congratulate Mayor Pro Tem Barnard on her appointment, and I look forward to working alongside her during the exciting year ahead."
"I am honored and grateful to hold the title of Mayor Pro Tem, and I would like to thank the City Council and the Moreno Valley community for their confidence in me," said Mayor Pro Tem Barnard. "I will continue to dutifully represent the City I call home and work collaboratively with my colleagues on the Council to ensure our community continues to thrive."
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard has represented District 4 since she was elected to the Moreno Valley City Council in November 2022. Mayor Pro Tem Barnard currently serves on the City's Parks, Community Services & Trails Committee, the Utilities Commission, the Finance Subcommittee, and the Parks & Community Services Council Committee. She also represents the City of Moreno Valley at the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA).
ABOUT MAYOR PRO TEM BARNARD
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard is an 18-year resident of Moreno Valley. She is dedicated to increasing services for unhoused people, elevating senior programs throughout the City, expanding activities for working-class families, and ensuring Moreno Valley remains livable and affordable for all residents.
Her heart for service led to a dedicated career as a social worker and a seat on the Moreno Valley City Council. Her primary job as a social worker is to ensure Moreno Valley seniors are cared for and safe.
She serves as Vice President for SEIU Local 721, negotiating quality contracts for her union. She serves on the board of directors for the Riverside Community Health Foundation, ensuring equity is achieved in the healthcare sector. As a member of the Inland Empire Labor Council, she strives to give working-class people a seat at the table.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard lives by the philosophy of "doing good, even when nobody is looking."