Avenal Recalled Members Served

June 11, 2026 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FULL DETAILS BELOW

AVENAL, CA (June 11, 2026) — Residents and Taxpayers of the City of Avenal served City Councilmembers who have refused to leave office today with a Superior Court filing and a Quo Warranto filing with the Attorney General’s office. 

On April 28, 2026, the recall election was held in the City of Avenal.  On May 28, 2026, it was certified with nearly 80% of voters in Avenal voting out 4 members of the City Council.

Pursuant to Government Code 36503.5, since April 28, 2026, the Councilmembers subject to the recall have not been authorized to expend or participate in any activity that would expend public funds.  Pursuant to Elections Code 11382, on May 28, 2026, when the election was certificated, the recalled Councilmembers should have immediately left office.

Residents and Taxpayers have petitioned the court for a writ of mandamus, for a 526(a) civil restraining order, declarative relief, and injunctive relief to prevent the recalled Councilmembers from continuing to spend tax dollars unlawfully.

Plaintiffs have also filed a Quo Warranto application with the Attorney General’s office to force the removal of the recalled Councilmembers, including Mayor Alvaro Preciado, Mayor Pro Tem Leticia Gamez, Councilmember Pablo Hernandez, and Councilmember David Reynosa.

The Attorney General’s office has ordered that any opposition to Residents and Taxpayers Quo Warranto litigation must be submitted by Monday, June 15, 2026.

Media Contact: Oshea Orchid or Sami Fowler, (855) 588-7664