City Legislative Affairs
The City of Torrance tracks legislation to take action on potential laws - State and Federal - that could impact the City's ability to effectively govern. Legislative liaisons of each department assist in analyzing the impact of proposed legislation on their department. To find out more about the positions taken by the City and legislation it tracks, please contact Eleanor Barthe-Jones in the City Manager's Office via email (EBJones@TorranceCA.Gov) or by calling (310) 618-5880.
Contact: Eleanor Barthe-Jones
City Manager's Office
Phone: 618-5880
Purpose: To establish guiding principles and policies advocating legislation which will allow for the pursuit of legislation and support of specific proposals that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of City services.
City Legislative Positions: The City of Torrance uses the following criteria to determine the potential impact of a measure:
Does the propsed measure affect local control?
Does the proposed measure have a fiscal impact on the City?
Does the proposed measure affect public safety?
Click here for the City's positions taken this past legislative session from October 1, 2010 through September 31, 2011.
City Legislative Priorities: In accordance with the goals of the City, legislative priorities have been highlighted:
Transportation (TEA-21)
Housing (Section 8)
Community Policing (COPS)
Workforce Development (Workforce Investment Network)
Ship Naming
Local government meets the needs of residents with limited resources and ever tightening budgets. The City of Torrance's mission statement seeks to nurture an environment "providing quality service with integrity, professionalism and accountability in an efficient, cost-effective manner."
Policies and Guiding Principles: The City has listed policies and guiding principles in the following areas:
Finance Administration, Revenue Sources, Taxation Reform and Revenue Needs
Transportation Infrastructure and Transit
Transportation - Aviation
Housing, Community and Economic Development
Environment, Energy, Natural Resources
Utilities
Public Safety/ Emergency Management & Operations
