Longtime mayor Harry T. Price has died. He was just four days shy of completing his fourth term in office.
Fairfield was already set to swear in a new mayor this coming Tuesday.
"Mayor Price truly loved his community and was a great advocate for Travis Air Force Base and quality youth programs. His presence will be keenly missed," the City of Fairfield said in a statement.
Current city council member Catherine Moy will be taking over.
No cause of death has been released. Price was 85 years old.