Bridgett Lewis was first appointed to the Torrance City Council in August 2022 to represent District 2, which encompasses West Torrance, and was subsequently elected to the seat on March 5, 2024.
On the City Council, Lewis serves as Chair of the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee and the Armed Forces Day Standing Committee. She also serves as a member of the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee, Community Planning and Design Committee, and Federal Legislative Advocacy Committee.
At the regional and state levels, Lewis serves on the Transportation Committee for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the Public Safety Committee for the League of California Cities. She is also a member of the Executive Board of the Independent Cities Association.
Prior to joining the City Council, Lewis dedicated more than six years to the Torrance Civil Service Commission, including two years as Chair. Her public service reflects a longstanding commitment to local government, public safety, and community engagement.
Lewis earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Akron in Ohio. Professionally, she serves as a Manager of Homeland Security at the nation's largest seaport complex, bringing extensive experience in security, emergency preparedness, and public safety to her role on the City Council.