Christina Fugazi is the city's 81st and current mayor, having assumed office on January 1, 2025.

As of 2025, 81 individuals have served as Stockton's mayor since its incorporation as a city in California.

[2] Ten mayors have served non consecutive terms, the first being E.S.

The mayor is chosen every four years in a municipal vote.

Prior to 1992, the mayor was selected from the City Council.