As per a Sept. 18 announcement from the governor’s office, Kingsburg resident Michael Duarte, who is registered as a Democrat, was appointed to the board of the California Housing Partnership Corporation. The position requires Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation for it.

Duarte is bringing years of experience to the role, having served in various leadership positions in the field of housing, real estate and more. He’s been Deputy Executive Director at the Fresno Housing Authority since 2025, where he held several other positions from 2007 to 2025. This includes Chief Real Estate Officer, Director of Real Estate Development and Property Management, Interim Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Real Estate Development, Director of Real Estate Development, Senior Development Manager in Planning and Community Development, Development Manager in Planning and Community Development and Financial Analyst in Planning and Community Development.