City Council & Elected Officials

The Torrance City Council is the City’s legislative body. It has seven members: six district representatives and one Mayor. Voters across Torrance elect the Mayor.

The Council sets policies, approves the city budget, and makes decisions that help maintain and improve the quality of life in Torrance. The Mayor and Councilmembers serve four-year terms. Each can serve up to two terms. The City Clerk and City Treasurer are also elected every four years. They have no term limits. Every two years in even-numbered years, the City holds elections.

The Council appoints a City Manager and a City Attorney. The City Manager carries out the Council’s policies and oversees daily city operations. The Council also appoints community volunteers to serve on city boards, commissions, and committees.

The Mayor and Councilmembers may represent Torrance on regional boards and committees. As elected officials, they are responsible for listening to the community and balancing the needs of all residents.

Contact Mayor and Councilmembers

 

David Kartsonis

 Councilmember, District 1

  • Telephone(310) 618-2801
  • Email DKartsonis@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileDavid Kartsonis was elected to Torrance City Council representing District 1 on June 2, 2026.

Bridgett Lewis

 Councilmember, District 2

  • Telephone(310) 781-7668
  • Email BLewis@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileBridgett Lewis was first appointed to the Torrance City Council in August 2022 to represent District 2, covering West Torrance, and was elected to the seat on March 5, 2024.

Asam Sheikh

 Councilmember, District 3

  • Telephone(310) 618-2801
  • Email ASheikh@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileAsam Sheikh was re-elected to Torrance City Council representing District 3 on June 2, 2026.

Betty Lieu

 Councilmember, District 5

  • Telephone(310) 618-2801
  • Email BLieu@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileBetty Lieu was elected to Torrance City Council representing District 5 on June 2, 2026.

Dr. Jeremy Gerson

 Councilmember, District 6

  • Telephone(310) 618-2801
  • Email JGerson@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileDr. Jeremy Gerson was elected to Torrance City Council representing District 6 on March 5, 2024.

Rebecca Poirier

 City Clerk

  • Telephone(310) 618-2870
  • Email RPoirier@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileRebecca Poirier was first elected City Clerk on June 3, 2014. She was re-elected in 2018, 2022, and 2026.

Aurelio Mattucci

 City Treasurer

  • Telephone(310) 618-2801
  • Email AMattucci@TorranceCA.Gov
  • ProfileAurelio Mattucci was elected as City Treasurer on June 2, 2026. He was previously elected to the Torrance City Council on June 5, 2018, and re-elected on June 7, 2022.
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