Do you want to make a difference and serve the community?
Join the Fresno Economic Board of Commissioners
Fresno EOC is governed by
a twenty-four-member Board of Commissioners
Their participation and involvement on the Board, its committees, and collaboration with community organizations, agencies, and groups are critical to Fresno EOC’s efforts. In addition, their ability to help in developing public and institutional understanding of and support for the programs—and the positive effects those programs can have on the community is very important.
All board members serve on a voluntary basis along with having to be a resident of Fresno County; and have a strong awareness of poverty in the community in which they live and a desire to implement solutions to addresss poverty.
Public Sector
Or Public Office Representatives
Public Official Representatives are appointed by various authorities, including the Mayor, Fresno County Board of Supervisors, Superior Court Judge, Community College District, California Assembly, California Senate, and U.S. Congress; are eligible for consideration for election to the Board.
Target Area
Representing Low-Income Persons
Target Area Commissioners shall be elected by members of the respective areas. Emphasis given to providing maximum participation of low income persons in the selection process of Target Area Commissioners, who shall be duly elected from areas within Fresno County that insure equal target area rural and urban representation and adopted by the Commission.
Community Sector
Business / Community Representatives
Community Sector Commissioners may consist of representatives of business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement, youth, education, education, social services, and/or multicultural organizations.
Let’s Begin The Process
For further information, contact Executive Office at (559) 263-1014 or e-mail at elections@fresnoeoc.org
Register to Vote in
Commissioner Elections
We need the participation of residents in the target areas to be served. Target Area representatives are an important source of information on conditions and problems of poverty. We can do our job better when we hear from you.
We are seeking voters in our target area election. Eight of our 24-member Board consists of democratically elected representatives of low-income residents and groups.
We need the participation of residents in the target areas to be served. Target Area representatives are an important source of information on conditions and problems of poverty. We can do our job better when we hear from you.
REGISTERING TO VOTE
In order to vote in Fresno EOC Commissioner elections, you must first be registered as a Fresno EOC voter.
Note: this is a separate voter registration from federal, state, and/or local elections.
Step 1
Identify your Target Area. View Target Area Map.
Step 2
Complete and submit a Voter Registration Form. Forms can be
- Submit it online here
- Download here and print it
- or pick it up at Fresno EOC (see address below).
Step 3 (If completed online, skip this step)
Return your registration form. Forms can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Fresno EOC
ATTN: Voter Registration
1920 Mariposa Street, Suite 300
Fresno, CA 93721
If registering to vote in this year’s election, forms can be hand-delivered by 5:00 p.m. If mailed, forms must be postmarked by November 7, 2025. Forms can also be emailed to elections@fresnoeoc.org.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER ON TIME
Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m., November 7, 2025
HOW TO VOTE
Step 1
Look for your ballot in the mail. Ballots will be mailed out to registered voters starting in October. You will only receive a ballot if your target area is up for vote.
Step 2
Complete and return your ballot either by mail or in person by November 21, 2025. You can drop off your ballot in the sealed, signed envelope at the Executive Office anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is a locked ballot box in the front office from now until 5:00 p.m., November 21, 2025 for drop-offs. Emails and faxes will not be accepted.
Mailing address and drop-off location:
Fresno EOC Executive Office
1920 Mariposa Street, Suite 300
Fresno, CA 93721
Completed ballots must be postmarked by November 21, 2025.
Ballots in signed, sealed return envelopes must be submitted in person before 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025.
The results of the 2025 election will be posted after January 1, 2026.
If you do not live in one of the target areas up for vote in this election, you can still register now. You will be sent a ballot in the next election.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VOTE ON TIME
Ballot Return Deadline: postmarked or in-person by 5:00 p.m., November 21, 2025
If you don’t think your ballot will arrive in time for you to complete it and return it, you can pick up a ballot in person at Fresno EOC Executive Office, 1920 Mariposa Street, Suite 300.
Target Area Representatives
Fresno EOC holds elections for Board Commissioner Representatives of low-income Target Areas to serve for a three-year term.
Target Area Representative Nomination Form
Interested candidates must complete and submit an electronic Representative Nomination Form along with documentation of your age and residency. The form and documentations must be submitted by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025, via email by 11:59 p.m. to elections@fresnoeoc.org
To Qualify
To qualify, candidates must be 18 years or older, a resident of the target area, and neither an employee of Fresno EOC nor a member of the immediate family of an employee of Fresno EOC. Qualified candidates must be individuals that are responsible, professional and capable; of good character and reputation; sympathetic to the mission and objectives of Fresno EOC; will act as a representative of the poor; and can govern the affairs of the Agency consistent with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Target Area Map
Specific Target Area Maps
Target Area Public Notice
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) is holding elections for Board Commissioner Representatives of low-income Target Areas A, D, & E, to serve for a three-year term commencing January 2026.
Target Area Election Procedure
These policies and procedures are intended as a guide to an orderly, fair, and open Board of Commissioner nomination and election process for Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission.
Target Area VOTER Registration Form
In order to vote in the Fresno EOC Target Area election, you must register, be 18 years or older and be a resident of the designated Target Area. Voters may register to vote at any time during the year. If registering to vote in this year’s election your paperwork must be in by NOVEMBER 7, 2025.
Target Area Candidate Statements
(Available once nominations are complete)
Community Sector Representatives
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) is seeking qualified nominations for Board Commissioners representing the Community Sector. There are four (4) openings commencing January 2026 for a three-year term.
Community Sector Nomination Form
Interested nominees must complete and submit the electronic Community Sector Nomination Form The form must be accompanied by a proof of age and a board-adopted resolution from the organization, agency, or group that is authorizing the nomination of the candidate. The resolution must be dated within 60 days of the due date and signed by an officer of the board other than the nominee. If the organization is a public entity, a letter from an authorized official is required.
The form, documentation, and resolution/letter must be submitted by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025, via email by 11:59 p.m. to elections@fresnoeoc.org
Commissioner Job Description
Commissioners represent one of three categories: Public Sector, Target Area, and Community Sector. Commissioners from each category are selected based on Article V of Fresno EOC’s bylaws.
The Board will support the work of Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by the chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
To qualify
To qualify, the candidate must be 18 years or older, a resident of Fresno County, and neither an employee of Fresno EOC nor a member of the immediate family of an employee of Fresno EOC. Nominees must be individuals that are responsible, professional and capable; of good character and reputation; and have the understanding of and ability to perform board governance consistent with the agency’s Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.
Community Sector Public Notice
Community Sector Commissioners are representatives of business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement, youth, education, social services, and/or multicultural organizations that can contribute or mobilize economic and human resources, community representation and balance to the Commission as a whole, and is supportive of the mission and objectives of the Agency.
Community Sector Selection Procedure
NOTIFICATION
A. The Board Secretary shall develop a general timetable that allows adequate time for each stage of the selection process.
B. The Agency shall make reasonable efforts to provide the public with notice of the vacancy, nomination and election process,
C. Candidate Nomination period shall be open for a period of one month.
D. Nomination packets will include a Commissioner Job Description, Public Notice and nomination form.
Public Officials
Representatives
Public Sector Commissioners appointed from the following shall be considered for election to the Board:
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- One Commissioner appointed by the Mayor of the City of Fresno
- Two Commissioners appointed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors;
- One Commissioner appointed by the Fresno County Superior Court Presiding Judge sitting in the Juvenile Department;
- One Commissioner appointed by the State Center Community College District Board of Trustees;
- One Commissioner appointed by a member of the California Assembly;
- One Commissioner appointed by a member of the California Senate; and
- One Commissioner appointed by a member of the U.S. Congress