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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Torrance public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
District 4 Council Vacancy Appointment Process
The city council interviewed 12 candidates and held multiple votes before appointing former city treasurer Linda Barnett to fill the vacant District 4 seat.
New Mayor Interview
Torrance has a new mayor, Sharon Kalani, and she just did a Q&A laying out her priorities. If you live in Torrance, her agenda could affect big local issues like housing and public safety.
City Council salary measure
Get ready for a shocker! Torrance voters might accidentally give City Council members a massive pay raise – over 2,000% – if they don't read the fine print on this ballot measure. It's supposed to cap salaries, but it could do the exact opposite!
Commission Appointment
Torrance is doing a do-over on a commission appointment after the original process got super messy. It just goes to show that even boring local board picks can turn into total drama.