MAYOR PRO TEM MELANIE
FESMIRE
Personal Data
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Born in Hollywood, California |
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Graduated from Paramount High School, Paramount, California |
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Received a Bachelor Degree and Teaching Certificate in Home Economics and Anthropology |
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Received a Masters Degree in Anthropology from the University of California at Davis |
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Received a Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law |
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Served the Peace Corps in Venezuela from 1973 to 1974 |
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Resident of Indio since 1978 |
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Married for 37 years |
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Employed as a partner in the law firm of Fesmire & Williams |
Elected Positions
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Mayor |
City of Indio |
2000-2001, 2004-2005 |
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Mayor Pro Tem |
City of Indio |
1999-2000, 2003-2004, 2007-2008 |
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Councilmember |
City of Indio |
1997–1999, 2001-2003, 2005-2006 |
Current City Council Assignments
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Coachella / Indio Waste Transfer Station Authority |
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Indio Water Authority |
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Redevelopment Agency of the City of Indio |
Current Committee/Commission/Board Appointments
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California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors |
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Coachella Valley Water District Joint Water Policy Advisory Committee |
Community Involvement
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Indio Planning Commission, Commissioner, 1983-1994 |
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Indio Central Improvement Association, 1997-1999 |
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Neighborhood Housing Services, 1997-1999 |
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Indio Chamber of Commerce, , 1996 to present |
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Angel Light Academy Youth Leadership Training, 1998 to present |
Professional Member Organizations
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State Bar of California, 1979 to present |
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California Applicants Association Worker’s Compensation, 1999 to present |