Former Fresno City Councilman and California Assemblymember Mike Briggs has passed away at the age of 66.

The Briggs family shared the news of his passing on social media on Monday.

“After a brief but courageous battle with an aggressive cancer, he spent his final months surrounded by family and friends, making the most of every moment with those he loved,” his family said. “Mike lived a life of service, community, and passion. He proudly represented his communities in the Fresno City Council and the California State Assembly, always striving to make a positive difference in the lives of those around him.”

Briggs was elected to the Fresno City Council in 1994 and later elected to the Assembly in 1998, where he served for two terms. He opted against a third term in the Assembly to run fo

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