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City Legislative Policy

Contact:  Eleanor Barthe-Jones
                  City Manager's Office
                  Phone: 618-5880

Purpose:  To establish guiding principles and policies advocating legislation which will allow for the pursuit of legislation and support of specific proposals that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of City services.

City Legislative Priorities
In accordance with the goals of the City, legislative priorities have been highlighted:

  • Transportation (TEA-21)
  • Housing (Section 8)
  • Community Policing (COPS)
  • Workforce Development (Workforce Investment Network)
  • Ship Naming
  • Local government meets the needs of residents with limited resources and ever tightening budgets.  The City of Torrance's mission statement seeks to nurture an environment "providing quality service with integrity, professionalism and accountability in an efficient, cost-effective manner."  .

    Policies and Guiding Principles
    The City has listed policies and guiding principles in the following areas:

  • Finance Administration, Revenue Sources, Taxation Reform and Revenue Needs
  • Transportation Infrastructure and Transit
  • Transportation - Aviation
  • Housing, Community and Economic Development
  • Environment, Energy, Natural Resources
  • Utilities
  • Public Safety/ Emergency Management & Operations


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