Fillmore’s “new” city council: Steve Conaway, second from left, has been appointed to the Fillmore City Council to fill the vacancy created by former Councilman Brian Sipes’ resignation. From the left: Mayor Pro-Tem Manuel “Manny” Minjares, Council member Steve Conaway, Mayor Rick Neal, Council members Diane McCall, and Doug Tucker. Since November’s election the city council has experienced a remarkable transition, carrying with it truly high expectations of progress.