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Resolution 2024-47 - Charter Amendment Ballot Measure
Redline Version of Charter Amendment - Updated Redline to include changes made at City Council Meetings of 7/2/24 and 7/16/24.
A Special Municipal Election was called for November 5, 2024 for a Charter Measure.
City Council District Elections
On June 19, 2018, the Torrance City Council adopted an ordinance establishing by-district elections for City Council offices and approved an election calendar for the newly created districts. Previously, each Councilmember was elected for an “At-Large” 4-Year term which means they serve in an “At-Large” capacity and are allowed to live anywhere in the City of Torrance. However, when their 4-Year term expires, they will be required to live within the boundaries of the district that is on the ballot during that election in order for them to be able to run for a 4-Year term to that City Council district seat.
The City of Torrance Charter Section 510 states that General Municipal Elections shall be held on the same day as the statewide direct primary election in even numbered years. March 3, 2020 was the first district election and Districts 2, 4, and 6 were introduced in April 2020. The second district election was June 7, 2022 and Districts 1, 3, and 5 were introduced in July 2022. Now that all six districts have been introduced, the City Council is comprised of six Councilmembers who each live in and represent one of the established districts and one Mayor, who remains elected “At-Large”.
Future Election Dates:
| June 2, 2026 | March 7, 2028 | June 4, 2030 |
| March 2, 2032 |
In the Council/Manager form of government, the City Council, as the elected body, adopts legislation, sets policy, adjudicates issues and establishes the budget of the City. The City Council appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Manager is charged with the duty of implementing City Council policy and laws as the administering head of the government. The City Council appoints volunteers to serve on various advisory boards, commissions and committees. Councilmembers and the Mayor may serve as representatives on intergovernmental and regional boards, commissions and committees as part of their elected capacity. Councilmembers and the Mayor are directly accountable to the electorate and must constantly balance the views of individuals and groups with the needs of the entire community.
Find Your District (the map may be unavailable intermittently for server updates)
Election Districts Map (PDF)
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Elections are the heart of a democracy. Voters have the privilege of choosing leaders that set the direction for the local community, county, state and federal governments. Torrance, a large city of 150,000 with a hometown feel, has 92,979 (July 2021) registered voters. We take pride in our community and it shows in the caliber of leaders over the years.
In order to make your vote count to the fullest, we are presenting information to assist you in making informed choices and decisions whether you vote by mail or visit a vote center.
Take part in your democracy - VOTE!
We value and welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions so that your needs are understood and effectively addressed. Contact us at CityClerk@TorranceCA.Gov.
IMPORTANT LINKS
City Council District Elections
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
League of Women Voters of California