Linda Barnett was appointed to the Torrance City Council on August 25, 2026, to represent District 4.
A longtime Torrance resident, Councilmember Barnett has dedicated much of her life to serving the City and community. She grew up in Torrance and has called the City home for more than 60 years.
Councilmember Barnett began her career with the City of Torrance in the 1970s and spent 33 years working for the City. During her career, she gained extensive experience in municipal government and public finance, eventually serving as Deputy City Treasurer. In 1993, Barnett was appointed City Treasurer and was subsequently elected by Torrance voters. She served as City Treasurer for 17 years until her retirement in 2010. During her tenure, she helped oversee the City's investments and financial resources and worked to strengthen financial policies, accountability, and safeguards for public funds.
Councilmember Barnett is committed to fiscal responsibility, maintaining the quality of life Torrance residents value, supporting strong City services, and ensuring residents have a responsive and accessible local government.
She is honored to once again serve the City of Torrance and to represent the residents and businesses of District 4.