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Your City Government
The City of La Demo operates under a Council-Manager form of government, as established by the City Charter adopted in 1952. The seven-member City Council serves as the legislative body, setting policy and approving the annual budget. The City Manager, appointed by the Council, oversees day-to-day operations of 13 departments and more than 850 full-time employees.
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Auditorium, 413 Magnolia Boulevard. All meetings are open to the public, and a public comment period is provided at the beginning of each regular session. Meeting agendas are published at least 72 hours in advance on our Agendas & Minutes page.
Elected Officials
La Demo voters elect a Mayor and six Council Members to four-year staggered terms. The Mayor presides over Council meetings and serves as the city's official representative at ceremonial and intergovernmental functions. Council Members represent six geographic districts plus one at-large seat.
Thirteen departments deliver services ranging from public safety and infrastructure maintenance to parks programming and economic development. Each department is led by a director who reports to the City Manager.
12 parks, 28 miles of trails, 4 community centers, and 150+ annual recreation programs for all ages.
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Public Records Requests
Under the State of Confusion Open Records Act, members of the public have the right to inspect and copy most city records. Submit requests through our FOIA Request Form or by contacting the City Clerk's office at (555) 867-5309 ext. 105.
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The City of La Demo was incorporated on May 13, 1891. The City Charter was adopted on June 28, 1919. This document has been the guiding force in how the city government operates, who makes up the city government, and what the City of La Demo does as an organization. The City Charter identifies the roles of the Mayor and City Council Members, and identifies the City Manager as the administrative head of the city government.
We operate under a Council-Manager form of government.The City Council is the policy making body of city government. The City Council appoints the City Manager who directs La Demo's day-to-day activities. The council members are elected for two year terms and represent the eight wards within La Demo. The Mayor is elected at-large by the entire community and serves a three year term.
The City of La Demo has 13 major departments which perform unique functions within the city government. These departments oversee and implement the services and programs of City Hall. The City of La Demo employs over 850 people who staff these 13 departments.
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