Gary Svanda is currently serving his third term in office as a Council Member. Gary was first elected to the City Council in 2000 for a four year term. After a short break, Gary ran again for office and was reelected in 2006 and 2010. The Mayor’s position is rotated annually amongst the Council Members. Gary previously served as Mayor in 2002 and 2010.
Council Members also serve as Board Members of the Madera Redevelopment Agency and Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Madera.
Gary attended elementary and high school in Southern Illinois. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Business Administration from Illinois College and completed Graduate work on his Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree at Southern Illinois University.
Gary is currently a Financial Advisor/Broker for Edward Jones Investment and has been in this profession for 11 years. Prior employment history:
Credit/Sales Manager and ultimate owner of Svanda Chevrolet-Olds, Inc. in Sparta, Illinois for 19 years.
Owner of Pacesetter Automotive Center in Madera, California for 8 years.
Gary has been a resident of Madera since 1990. He is married to Theresa Svanda. They have two children, daughter Dr. Kerri Dubicki and son Travis Svanda. Gary and Theresa have 3 grandchildren (Kerri’s children): Cole, Evan and Reese.
In addition to their regular duties as members of the City Council, the Redevelopment Agency, and the Housing Authority, Council Members are appointed to serve on other boards as representatives of the City Council. They are also active in community organizations.
Professionals Affiliations / Other Public Service Currently serving on or served in the past: San JoaquinRiver Conservancy MaderaCounty Local Child Care and Development Planning Council MaderaCounty Economic Development Commission MaderaCounty Transportation Commission MaderaHospital Foundation Board Madera Chamber of Commerce (President 2000-2001)
Contact Mayor Svanda City of Madera c/o City Clerk 205 West Fourth Street Madera, California93637 (559) 675-8535 (daytime phone) (559) 661-5405 (City Hall) (559) 674-0446 (fax) Email: glansings@yahoo.com
Gary L. Svanda 