{"id":358602,"date":"2026-06-12T23:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358602\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T23:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:59:47","slug":"clovis-mayor-vong-mouanoutoua-launches-bid-for-fresno-county-supervisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358602\/","title":{"rendered":"Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua Launches Bid for Fresno County Supervisor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua announced Friday that he will run for Fresno County Board of Supervisors District 5, drawing support from a coalition of local elected officials, education leaders, business advocates, and community members.<\/p>\n

Among those endorsing Mouanoutoua was Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, who called him \u201ca unifier\u201d and said he \u201cplaces people above politics\u201d and \u201cabove party.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FresnoFresno Mayor Jerry Dyer (center left) shakes hands with Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua at a press conference on Friday, June 12, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)<\/p>\n

\u201cVong does the right thing for the right reason, not just some of the time, but all of the time,\u201d Dyer said.<\/p>\n

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\nClovis City Councilmember Speaks in Support<\/p>\n

Former Clovis Mayor and Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck described Mouanoutoua as a serious and prepared leader who \u201cworks harder than any council member that I have ever worked with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce, who also serves as a Councilmember, is also vying for the Fresno County Supervisor District 5 seat.<\/p>\n

\"\"Lynne Ashbeck speaks at Vong Mouanoutoua\u2019s campaign announcement on Friday, June 12, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahz Tello)<\/p>\n

Yolanda Moore, a Clovis Unified trustee, said Mouanoutoua\u2019s leadership is defined by collaboration and listening, while Mendota Mayor Victor Martinez said he has consistently demonstrated \u201cexemplary leadership, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to public service.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his announcement speech, Mouanoutoua highlighted his family\u2019s journey as Hmong refugees and outlined priorities including public safety, education, economic development, support for small businesses, and services for vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n

\"\"The audience at Vong Mouanoutoua\u2019s campign announcement on Friday, June 12, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve heard today already that that\u2019s what I\u2019m about and that\u2019s what I want to give,\u201d Mouanoutoua said. \u201cCommunity choose the right person. We\u2019ll put the county first, we\u2019ll put humans first over ideology, over name-calling, over self-promotion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Others in attendance included Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell and Fresno City Council candidate Nav Gurm.<\/p>\n

Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, who currently holds the seat Mouanoutoua is seeking, was also present but did not take part in the press conference.<\/p>\n

\"FresnoFresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig at Vong Mouanoutoua\u2019s campaign announcement on Friday, June 12, 2026. (GV Wire\/Jahziel Tello)
\nAbout Vong Mouanoutoua<\/p>\n

Mouanoutoua has served on the Clovis City Council since 2017 and is currently mayor. Before joining the council, he spent about a decade on the Clovis Planning Commission.<\/p>\n

A Hmong refugee who came to the United States from Laos as a child, Mouanoutoua became Clovis\u2019 first Hmong mayor in 2024.<\/p>\n

He currently works as the Director of External Relations & Project Development for Community Medical Centers.<\/p>\n

Watch the Press Conference<\/p>\n

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