“Chief”
Matt Basgall
Matt Basgall has lived in Clovis for over 30 years. As the retired Clovis Chief of Police, he will bring nearly three decades of law enforcement, administrative and leadership experience to the Clovis City Council, including his six years of experience as Chief of Police for the Clovis Police Department.
As Police Chief, Matt Basgall was responsible for a $37 Million Dollar annual budget and all police department personnel. This included officers, civilians and community volunteers. Chief Basgall’s leadership provided for the safety and well-being of the 100,000+ Clovis residents.
As Chief, Matt’s priority was always to keep Clovis the #1 Safest Community, a goal which was successfully met each year. To ensure the safety of the community, he developed and implemented new and creative ways to safeguard and provide stability of the Department’s operations, increasing the morale of the officers and increasing the safety in the community.
Matt Basgall and his wife Joni, attend the Mayor’s Breakfast, continuing their support for community events and civic engagement in Clovis.
With our good friends Jody Jo and Lisa Benham – Proud to be a part of this amazing group!
Matt Basgall joins longtime friends after a Support the Blue run event, celebrating community, friendship, and support for local law enforcement.
The Family celebrates Madison’s graduation from Fresno State, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration.
Always happy to do my part for the annual Clovis Rodeo Blood Drive.
Matt speaks at his 2026 campaign kickoff event, sharing his vision for Clovis and his continued commitment to serving the community.
Basgall’s career in law enforcement began with the Clovis Police Department. First as an Officer, later promoted through the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and finally as Police Chief. He is a graduate of California State University, Stanislaus, and went on to graduate from the California Police Standards and Training Command College. He also received an Executive Leadership Certificate.
Throughout his career, Matt Basgall has volunteered for numerous community organizations. He currently serves as the Chair of the Men’s Leadership Council for the Marjaree Mason Center. His long-standing service to Marjaree Mason began with his position on the board and later as Board Chair.
Matt and his wife, Joni Munro, both graduated from Clovis High School and recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Joni is a member of Pink Heals, an organization dedicated to inspiring hope for others facing their own cancer journey. They are the proud parents of two daughters: Madison Coelho, a sixth-grade teacher married to Jerome Coelho, and Carly, a graduate of Fresno State who majored in communications and now works in medical sales. They are also proud pet parents to Roscoe and Rowdy, their rescue dog and cat both adopted from the Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center.
As a Councilmember, Matt’s commitment to teamwork, creativity, and effective communication will continue to help advance the safety, success, and quality of life that make the City of Clovis a great place to call home.
Matt Basgall
For Clovis City Council 2026