Mayor· month-level start: December 2022 per city council page cityofukiah.com/city-council ('Current term' / 'First elected'); month-level end: November 2026 per the same 'Current term' line (four-year terms start December 1 per Mendocino Voice 2024 election coverage). First elected November 2022 per city page; stored start is the current term. Appointed mayor by council December 2025 (term began Dec 17, 2025 per SFGate); mayor is council-selected, not a separate office.
Susan Sher
Ukiah
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Top issues during term (4)
annexation proposal dropped
No immediate hit to your wallet—residents near the city limits keep their current tax and fee setup, while Ukiah misses out on potential new revenue.
police misconduct settlement costs
Ukiah taxpayers are reportedly on the hook for millions in settlement and legal costs, which can squeeze the city budget.
flooding emergency
Expect costs from property damage, emergency response, and business or commute disruptions as closures and flood cleanup drag on.
land annexation
Taxpayers could see new revenue from development, but they may also foot the bill for extending roads, water, sewer, and services to 752 new acres.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Sher was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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