Council Member Bob Whalen

My desire to serve on the Clovis City Council was motivated by our City’s promising future – and our rich past.  My family’s roots in Clovis go back four generations, when my great-grandparents moved here to farm peaches and raise chickens. They worked hard, respected the land, and expected much from their children. So when talk turns to growth and the future of Clovis, I want to make certain we don’t lose sight of the traditions that have helped make Clovis such a great place. I firmly believe that change is not progress if you lose your core.

That’s one of the reasons I’m excited about Loma Vista, a new neighborhood village we have planned and are now building in Clovis.  With our great weather, wide-open spaces and bright opportunities, growth here is inevitable. The Loma Vista Village concept allows for growth, while preserving farmland. In addition, with pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly pathways, shared open spaces, and activity-filled core areas, the design will encourage community interaction, which, in turn, will foster safe neighborhoods.  Such a plan guarantees our growth will be smart and well thought out.  Furthermore, as a Deputy District Attorney for Fresno County, the Clovis I envision for the future puts a high priority on public safety, despite lean budgets. 

As parents, my wife Nancy and I care about Clovis’ past – and its future.

Biographical Data

• First elected to office: March 2003
• Term: through March 2011
• Employment: Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County; previously, an investment executive for PaineWebber.
• Education: Juris Doctorate, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Bachelor of Science in Finance, California State University, Fresno
• Community involvement: Board of Directors, San Joaquin College of Law; Board of Advisors, Clovis Salvation Army; Public Safety Committee, League of California Cities; Policy Board, Fresno County Council of Governments.
• Previous political involvement: Chairman, Fresno County Prosecutors’ Association PAC; President, Fresno County Young Republicans; Chairman, California State Student Association; Student Body President, California State University, Fresno.