Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Francisco M. Talavera is a Lawndale City Council member and lifelong resident who spent more than 30 years as an educator. He wants to keep the city financially stable, support public safety and improve roads and other infrastructure.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, 1 against, Environment and Public Health 2 for,
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Robert Pullen-Miles is Lawndale's mayor and has served the city for more than 22 years as a planning commissioner, council member and mayor. He points to new businesses and $6 million in state funding, and backs housing and hotel development.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 5 for, Housing Affordability 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against,
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