City Council

The residents of La Habra are represented by a five-member City Council.  The members of the City Council are elected on an at-large basis to four-year terms.  There are no term limits.  Regular City Council elections occur in even years and coincide with the Statewide General Election.  Each year, the members of the City Council choose one member to serve as Mayor and one member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.  The Mayor Pro Tem acts in the Mayor's place when absent.

The City Council holds regularly-scheduled meetings on the first and third Monday of each calendar month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 201 E. La Habra Boulevard.  Agendas and minutes for the Council Meetings can be viewed by clicking on the Agendas and Minutes Quick Link on the left side of the City's Main Page.  Recorded tapings of the Council Meetings can be viewed on Cable Channel 3 at 6:30 p.m. on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday following each respective meeting.

Rose Espinoza Mayor	Tom Beamish Mayor Pro Tem	James Gomez Councilmember	Tim Shaw Councilmember	Michael Blazey Councilmember

Council Adopts 2011-12 Legislative Platform

Each year, the California Legislature considers thousands of legislative bills, many of which affect cities and the way that cities conduct their business.  Cities have the opportunity and responsibility to advocate for or against legislation in order to protect the interests of the city.  Continue reading

City Officials Compensation

City Council stipends are set by California Government Code as contained in Section 36516.  As a General Law City, the City of La Habra must follow the laws and regulations adopted by the State of California.  Executive Management Salaries are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications and job duties.  The City's Personnel Division annually compares salaries to those in other jurisdictions.  The salary schedule is adopted by the City Council as part of the annual budget.  

Compensation Disclosure Report for Elected Officials and City Staff with Total Compensation Greater than $100,000

CIty Manager's Contract

Mayor's Hours Available by Appointment

Mayor's Hours are held by appointment at City Hall, located at 201 E. La Habra Boulevard.  Members of the public that wish to schedule an appointment with the Mayor may do so by calling (562) 905-9701.