Ruth Low Chosen As Diamond Bar's New Mayor

DIAMOND BAR, CA — The Diamond Bar City Council has chosen Councilwoman Ruth Low to lead the city through 2022 as its next mayor.

Low was unanimously chosen by her fellow councilmembers Tuesday night. She takes over for outgoing Mayor Nancy Lyons, who remains a city council member.

Low praised Lyons tenure as mayor during Tuesday's meeting, saying she was a hard-working advocate for the city at the county and state level, getting "awesome results."

"You never lost sight that we're here to serve the public," Low said. "You kept focus on the people that live and work in Diamond Bar."

Councilman Andrew Chou was also elected the mayor pro tem. However, the decision was not unanimous among the City Council.

Councilman Stan Liu was also nominated. Lyons and Councilman Steve Tye voted for Liu. Chou, Liu and Low voted for Chou.

Low has been on the Diamond Bar City Council since 2015 and previously served as mayor in 2018, city officials said. When not on the council, she works as a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Chou joined the City Council in 2018, and this is his first time serving as mayor pro tem, according to city officials. He owns a financial advisory firm in Diamond Bar.