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Tyller Williamson

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Tyller Williamson
Williamson outside of the Mayor's office, near Colton Hall
Mayor of Monterey
Assumed office
November 2022
Preceded byClyde Roberson
Councilmember of the City Council of Monterey
Assumed office
2018
Personal details
Education

Tyller Williamson is the first black and first openly gay Mayor of Monterey.[1][2][3] He has been serving in this position since the election of November 2022.[4][5][6] His current term will expire in December.[7] He joined the City Council of Monterey in 2018, where he is also the first openly gay member, the first black council-member, and the youngest person ever elected to the council.[8][9][10][11][12]

References

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  1. Livernois, Joe (December 15, 2022). "More History in an Historic Town". Voices of Monterey Bay. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  2. Bay, California State University Monterey. "Tyller Williamson, a CSUMB alum, has been elected mayor of Monterey". csumb.edu. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
  3. KSBW Action News 8 (2026-02-27). Monterey's first Black and openly gay mayor reflects on leadership and challenges. Retrieved 2026-09-20 via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Tyller Williamson | California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus". lgbtqcaucus.legislature.ca.gov. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
  5. Faries, Dave (2022-11-08). "Tyller Williamson holds the lead in tight race for mayor of Monterey against City Council colleague Dan Albert". Monterey County NOW. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
  6. Herald, Tess Kenny | Monterey (2022-11-17). "Councilman Tyller Williamson to become Monterey's next mayor, semi-final election results released". Monterey Herald. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
  7. Sleeper, Aric (2026-08-27). "In Monterey's election for mayor, challenger Vince Malfitano seeks to unseat the incumbent". Monterey County NOW. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
  8. "City of Monterey, CA". monterey.gov. Archived from the original on 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  9. Livernois, Joe (December 2, 2018). "Historic Run for City Hall". Voices of Monterey Bay. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
  10. Rubin, Sara (2018-11-07). "Political newcomer Tyller Williamson holds a strong lead for Monterey City Council". Monterey County NOW. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
  11. "Election 2024: Monterey mayor has big lead, one race too close to call". Monterey Herald. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
  12. Herald, Tess Kenny | Monterey (2022-12-17). "Taking on Monterey's highest office, Tyller Williamson balances past and present in mayoral aspirations". Monterey Herald. Retrieved 2026-09-20.