Cover image for **Pleasant Hill's City Council ushered in new leadership Monday night, unanimously electing Zac Shess as Mayor and Andrei Obolenskiy as Vice Mayor for 2026,** while outgoing Mayor Sue Noack received warm tributes for her regional advocacy. The routine meeting also advanced fire-safety code updates and heard a resident's call to action on accessory dwelling units.

Pleasant Hill, CA – City Council – Dec 1, 2025

City CouncilPleasant HillDecember 1, 2025

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Pleasant Hill's City Council ushered in new leadership Monday night, unanimously electing Zac Shess as Mayor and Andrei Obolenskiy as Vice Mayor for 2026, while outgoing Mayor Sue Noack received warm tributes for her regional advocacy. The routine meeting also advanced fire-safety code updates and heard a resident's call to action on accessory dwelling units.

  • Zac Shess elected Mayor; Andrei Obolenskiy named Vice Mayor for 2026

  • Council adopts Wildland-Urban Interface code clarifications for remodels and perimeter fencing

  • Resident urges citywide ADU push to meet housing goals

  • New Diversity Commissioner Sunny Panu introduced; two commission vacancies announced

  • Light Up the Night holiday event draws strong community turnout

Pleasant Hill's City Council completed its annual leadership rotation, electing Vice Mayor Zac Shess to serve as Mayor and Council Member Andrei Obolenskiy as Vice Mayor for 2026. Both votes passed 5–0 by roll call.

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