Barnard appointed Mayor Pro Tem

Cheylynda Barnard has been named Moreno Valley’s Mayor Pro Tem.

Barnard, who represents the council’s fourth district, was approved unanimously last month by her fellow council members, according to a statement on the city’s website.

An 18-year Moreno Valley resident, Barnard was elected to the council in November 2022. She serves on the city’s Parks, Community Services & Trails Committee, the Utilities Commission, the Finance Subcommittee, and the Parks & Community Services Council Committee.

“I am honored to hold the title of Mayor Pro Tem,” Barnard said in the statement. “I will continue to represent the city I call home, and work with my colleagues on the council to ensure our community continues to thrive.”