Selma Community Honors Late Mayor Dennis Lujan With Tributes

Community and regional leaders held tributes on November 19, 2025 honoring the late Selma Mayor Dennis Lujan, according to coverage in the Mid Valley Times. The memorial events brought together elected officials and community members who recounted Lujan’s years of public service and the local initiatives he supported, and reflected on the impact he had on Selma and neighboring communities.

Those in attendance remembered Lujan as a public figure whose work influenced city priorities and civic life. The Mid Valley Times report summarized remarks from elected officials and community members that emphasized his commitment to local projects and community outreach. The coverage described the tone of the memorial events and the community response, noting how neighbors, municipal staff, and regional partners gathered to pay respects and to consider the practical implications of his passing for ongoing efforts in the city.

The reporting also addressed whether formal remembrances or city led recognitions were being planned. Local officials and organizers used the gatherings to begin discussions about how best to honor his legacy in a way that reflects the priorities he championed. For residents, the tributes functioned both as a moment of collective mourning and as an occasion to think about continuity in city leadership and community initiatives.

For Fresno County residents, the loss of a mayor matters because municipal leadership shapes day to day services, local economic initiatives, and community programs that touch neighborhoods and families. Selma plays a significant role within the county, and the networks that Lujan helped build reach beyond city limits to regional partners and service providers. The memorials underscored the interconnectedness of local governance, community identity, and practical policy work that affects roads, public safety, local businesses, and community services.

As Selma moves forward, residents and officials face decisions about how to carry forward projects and recognize a public life that many described as committed to the community. City meetings and regional forums in the coming weeks will likely address both the short term logistics related to leadership transition and any longer term ceremonies or dedications that might be proposed in Lujan’s honor. The tributes on November 19 were the first public expression of that process, and they served to remind Fresno County that local leaders leave tangible marks on daily life and civic culture.