The Clovis City Council is considering a $20,000 backup SNAP plan. (GV Wire Composite)
- Clovis may reserve $20,000 to guard against future SNAP funding disruptions.
- Short-term rental complaints dropped 30% while tax revenue rose 35% in FY 2025.
- Judge Jeffrey Hamilton elected presiding judge of Fresno County Superior Court starting Jan. 1, 2026.
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Although the federal government has reopened, the city of Clovis never wants a repeat of the SNAP snafu.
During the shutdown, food benefits were in jeopardy. It took a ruling by federal judges for the Trump administration to continue funding the program used by millions.
The Clovis City Council wants to be ready if the need arises — the agreement to keep the government open lasts through Jan. 30, 2026.
At its meeting Monday, Nov. 17, the city council will consider reserving $20,000 “that could be set aside for future potential need in the current fiscal year,” a staff report said.
The funding would come from the city no longer needing to hire external experts for legislative support.
During the shutdown, the city funded hot meals at the Clovis Senior Activity Center for $2,500.
The Fresno City Council contributed $250,000 to the Central California Food Bank at its Nov. 6 meeting.
Short-Term Rentals Less Problematic in Clovis
Short-term rentals — think Airbnb — were less of a problem in fiscal year 2025. At the Nov. 10 city council meeting, staff said complaint calls decreased 30% from the previous year.
In the same period, taxes from short-term rentals increased 35%.
Contractor Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates reported that 90% of short-term rentals are in compliance with city code.
The city council took no action but suggested additional regulations may be needed for rentals near Old Town Clovis.
“It’s very difficult to have short-term rentals in your neighborhood. There’s nothing about it that makes the neighborhood,” Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck said.
Hamilton Selected as Presiding Judge
Jeffrey Hamilton will serve as presiding judge for the Fresno County Superior Court after his judicial colleagues elected him last week.
Hamilton, a 2005 appointee of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, served as assistant presiding judge last year.
“The presiding judge is responsible for leading the court, establishing policies, and allocating resources in a manner that promotes access to justice for all members of the public,” the court said.
Hamilton selected Judge Leanne Le Mon as his assistant. She started as a commissioner in 2014 before her appointment by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
Both assume their roles on Jan. 1, 2026.
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