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Los Angeles City Hall. This is a list of elected officials serving the city of Los Angeles, California. It includes member of the Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, California State Assembly, California State Senate, United States House of Representatives, and Los Angeles citywide officials.
The John Ferraro Council Chamber in 1997. The Los Angeles City Council is guided by the Los Angeles City Charter. The Charter defines the City Council as the city's legislature, with the Mayor of Los Angeles serving as the executive branch of the city's government creating a strong mayor–council government, though the mayor is weaker than in cities such as New York City. [6]
The office of the President was created with the introduction of the Los Angeles Common Council in 1850, with one of the members of the Council serving as the President. [2] [3] The first president of the Common Council was pioneer David W. Alexander, who was elected in 1850 before resigning a year later. [4]
Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson won his bid for the council's top leadership post on Tuesday, saying he intends to use the presidency to focus heavily on homelessness.
The City Council needed 10 votes to override Bass' veto, which she issued two weeks ago. On a 9-5 vote, the council agreed to accept the mayor's veto without a challenge.
Kevin Alexander Leon (born December 10, 1966), known professionally as Kevin de León and colloquially as KDL, [1] is an American politician who served as the Los Angeles City Council member for District 14 from 2020 until 2024. [2]
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley exits the Los Angeles City Council Chambers after the body kept in place her firing during a meeting on March, 4, 2025.
Paul Krekorian (born March 24, 1960) is an American politician who has represented the second district on the Los Angeles City Council from 2010 until 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the president of the Los Angeles City Council from October 18, 2022 to September 20, 2024.