Elections & Voting
Redondo runs its own elections in March of odd years, on a ranked-choice ballot, separate from state and federal cycles. How the system works, who's on the ballot, and how to participate.
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Recent council activity
Council Preview: September 8, 2026
Council addresses elected official salary adjustments ahead of the 2027 election, establishes a city facility naming policy, and streamlines business permitting processes. The meeting also features the ceremonial transition from Fire Chief Pat Butler to new Chief Brian Regan.
Preview · 5 min
Council Preview: August 18, 2026
Council tackles public safety bond oversight, business license reforms, and state housing legislation positions. The centerpiece is creating a citizens' committee to oversee Measure FP bond spending.
Preview · 4 min
Council Preview: July 21, 2026
Significant waterfront lease negotiations continue in closed session while open session tackles a November ballot measure for land use changes, divisive hedge ordinance modifications, and crossing guard program reforms. Multiple commission vacancies declared after excessive absences.
Preview · 6 min
Council Recap: July 7, 2026
The new fiscal year opens: Council awards $3.57M in Measure FP design-build contracts, gives direction on a possible November General Plan ballot measure, raises Police and Fire user fees, hikes street-sweeping fines to $79, and negotiates with Nike over the waterfront behind closed doors.
Recap · 6 min
Council Preview: July 7, 2026
The new fiscal year opens with a possible November General Plan ballot measure, $3.57M in Measure FP design-build contracts, a new Herondo park name, parking rate and fine hikes, and closed-session Nike negotiations over the waterfront.
Preview · 6 min
Council Recap: March 17, 2026
A mid-year budget reset, a preferential parking decision on N. Gertruda, and a $337K vote to keep the Performing Arts Center lit.
Recap · 5 min