Summary

Council names new mayor and vice mayor

Foster CityDec 2, 20252 min read

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Art Kiesel was elected Mayor/President and Suzy Niederhofer was elected Vice Mayor/Vice President, both by unanimous 5-0 votes.

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City Council/EMID

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What this means

The City Council and EMID Board reorganized their leadership and chose new top officers. Art Kiesel was selected as Mayor/President, and Suzy Niederhofer was selected as Vice Mayor/Vice President, each on a unanimous vote. The outgoing Mayor/President, Stacy Jimenez, was recognized for her service over the past year.

Key decisions

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Elected Art Kiesel as Mayor/President by a 5-0-0 vote.
Elected Suzy Niederhofer as Vice Mayor/Vice President by a 5-0-0 vote.
Administered the oath of office to the new Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor/President Stacy Jimenez for her service.

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Meeting information

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City Council Regular Meeting

Dec 2, 2025, 2:30 AMCITY OF FOSTER CITY/, ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARDcompleted

Agenda

Reorganization of the City Council/EMID Board of Directors
5.1.
Decision: 5. NEW BUSINESS
Nominations and Election of Mayor/President
5.1.1.
Decision: 5. NEW BUSINESS
Nominations and Election of Vice Mayor/Vice President
5.1.2.
Decision: 5. NEW BUSINESS
City Clerk Gives Oaths of Office to Mayor and Vice Mayor
5.2.
Decision: 5. NEW BUSINESS
Special Presentation to Outgoing Mayor/President Jimenez
5.3.
Decision: 5. NEW BUSINESS