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Judge Orders Avenal Recall Officials to Vacate Offices

8/25/2026

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Kings County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Giuliani ordered four recalled Avenal City Council members to vacate office.
The order enforces the May 28 certification of the April 28 recall that removed Mayor Alvaro Preciado and three councilors.
City Manager Antony Lopez said officials will step down and council meetings are paused until November.
Judge Giuliani ruled Mayor Preciado remains eligible to run in the November election.

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Kings County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Giuliani ordered four recalled Avenal City Council members to vacate office.
The order enforces the May 28 certification of the April 28 recall that removed Mayor Alvaro Preciado and three councilors.
City Manager Antony Lopez said officials will step down and council meetings are paused until November.
Judge Giuliani ruled Mayor Preciado remains eligible to run in the November election.