District 4 Council Vacancy Appointment Process
Summary
The city council interviewed 12 candidates and held multiple votes before appointing former city treasurer Linda Barnett to fill the vacant District 4 seat.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
None.
District 4 residents gain immediate representation on the city council.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
The city council interviewed 12 candidates and held multiple votes before appointing former city treasurer Linda Barnett to fill the vacant District 4 seat.
Torrance Accepting Applications for Vacant Council Seat
Torrance Accepting Applications for Vacant Council Seat California City News
Torrance City Council soliciting applications for empty District 4 seat
Torrance City Council soliciting applications for empty District 4 seat Daily Breeze
City Council Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
Following the election of Councilmember Sharon Kalani to mayor, the council decided to fill her vacant District 4 seat via an application and interview process rather than a costly special election.
City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
Torrance officially certified its June election and swore in a new mayor, council members, and city treasurer, marking a peaceful transition of power and setting new leadership for the city.
Kaji Seeks Torrance City Council Seat
Kaji Seeks Torrance City Council Seat Rafu Shimpo
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