Members of the Yuba City Council gather during a December meeting recognizing outgoing Mayor Dave Shaw (third from right) for his service and celebrating the appointment of Marc Boomgaarden (second from left) as mayor for the coming year. Photo courtesy of City of Yuba City

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - During the week of Dec. 18, the City of Yuba City recognized Dave Shaw for his service and leadership as mayor in 2025, thanking him for his dedication to the community. At the same time, the city congratulated Marc Boomgaarden on his appointment as mayor for the upcoming year, celebrating his new role and continued service on the City Council.

Marc Boomgaarden is shown seated at the dais following his appointment as Yuba City mayor for the coming year (2026). Photo courtesy of City of Yuba City

Yuba City operates under a rotational mayor system, in which the City Council selects the mayor and vice mayor from among its members, typically for one-year terms. The position is not elected citywide but rotates as part of an internal council process.

While Yuba City transitioned to district-based council elections in 2022, it has retained the rotating mayor tradition, a structure used by many California cities.