Election Nomination Period Reopened
Notice is hereby given that nominations have been reopened for the city's April 10 general election. If you are interested in running for the office of mayor, you must be nominated by the voters and file a nomination paper no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. Call Pam at (310) 973-3213 for information. (1.26.2012)

City Election Nominees
The following have been nominated to run for office in the upcoming city election:

	For Mayor:	Harold E. Hofmann James D. Ramsey
	For Councilmember:	James H. Osborne Robert Pullen-Miles

Please vote on April 10th! (1.19.2012)

Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Resource Fair, February 4
Homeownership Resource Fair on Saturday, February 4th from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at California State University Dominguez Hills conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. For more information call (424) 246-3651 or click the heading above. (2.1.2012)

Clean Up Week – March 17-25
Leave small appliances at the curb, drop off e-waste, lumber, or furniture at the city yard, have a garage sale without needing a permit, or volunteer for Clean Up Day! (2.2.2012)

Community Emergency Response Team Training
Learn how to be better prepared for disasters. Attend a free CERT training class organized by the LA County Fire Department. The three-day course will be held on Saturdays, starting February 18th in the City of Carson. (2.2.2012)

Online Registration for Community Services Programs Now Available!
You know you'd love to take dance, fitness and exercise classes. You'd love to sign the kids up for martial arts and sports programs. But life is busy and it's hard to find the time to come and register. Now you don't have to. Click here to create an account and register online. (12.19.2011)

Get Ready for the Youth Day Parade - Pirate Days Makes its Return!
Parade maps, entry forms and other registration information are available on the Youth Day Parade web page, just click the heading above. (10.12.2011)

Commodities Free Food Program
Nutritious food is distributed once a week to people who are income eligible. To participate, come to the Community Center Annex on Wednesday morning. Click the heading above for more information. (10.27.2011)

City Council Adopts New Historic Plaque Program
The City has adopted a Historic Plaque Program in partnership with the Lawndale Historical Society. This voluntary, free of charge program awards plaques to honor historic homes in Lawndale. The Historic Society is currently accepting applications. (9.26.2011)

Planning a Special Event?
If you are planning a special event in Lawndale that will attract a substantial number of people, you might need to have a permit. Click the heading above for more information. (9.20.2011)

Lawndale is Now a Healthy Eating, Active Living City
In August 2011, the city joined the HEAL Cities Campaign, a statewide effort to promote healthier living environments, and committed to planning for and building spaces that encourage physical activity and to promote employee wellness programs. (10.06.2011)

South Bay Metro Green Line Extension Through Lawndale
Metro is considering an extension of the Green Line from the Marine Avenue Station south to Torrance using existing railroad tracks. This could generate noise and disrupt cross traffic in Lawndale residential neighborhoods. Share your opinions with Metro or have your name added to its mailing list by signing on to: http://www.metro.net/projects/south-bay/southbay-comment-form/.(12.27.2010)