List of mayors of Simi Valley, California
| Mayor of Simi Valley | |
|---|---|
 Flag of Simi Valley | |
Incumbent since January 28, 2025Dee Dee Cavanaugh | |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | 1969 |
| First holder | Lester Cleveland |
Simi Valley is a city in the valley of the same name, is in the southeast corner of Ventura County, California. It was incorporated on October 10, 1969. Simi Valley's government uses the "Council-Manager" form of government.[1] This means that the city council is composed of one mayor, elected every two years.
Mayors
| # | Name | Term Start | Term End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lester Cleveland | 1969 | 1972 | First mayor of the city. |
| 2 | Ted Grandsen | 1972 | 1974 | |
| 3 | Jim Smith | 1974 | 1976 | |
| 4 | William Carpenter | 1976 | 1978 | |
| 5 | Ginger Gherardi | 1978 | 1979 | First female mayor of the city. |
| 6 | Cathie Wright | 1979 | 1980 | |
| 7 | Elton Gallegly | 1980 | 1986 | |
| 8 | Gregory Stratton | 1986 | 1998 | Longest serving mayor. |
| 9 | Bill Davis | 1998 | 2004 | |
| 10 | Paul Miller | 2004 | 2010 | |
| 11 | Bob Huber | 2010 | 2018 | |
| 12 | Keith Mashburn | 2018 | 2022 | |
| 13 | Fred D. Thomas | 2022 | 2025 | Won reelection in November 2024, then died in office on January 22, 2025.[2] |
| 14 | Dee Dee Cavanaugh | 2025 | 2026? | Longstanding council member and former Mayor Pro Tem. Took office after Fred Thomas' death.[3] |
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2007. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Kisken, Tom. "Simi Valley Mayor Fred Thomas dies in his sleep early Tuesday". Ventura County Star. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Staff reports. "Longtime Simi Valley Councilwoman Dee Dee Cavanaugh chosen as mayor". Ventura County Star. Retrieved January 29, 2025.