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Elections 2025

Explore the pivotal role of Los Angeles’ Neighborhood Councils in shaping local policies and community development.

Overview

The Del Rey Neighborhood Council (DRNC) is officially certified by the City of Los Angeles to represent the Del Rey community to City officials and departments.  Members of the DRNC Board are dedicated volunteers who are elected to two-year terms, and all are up for election in 2025. 

Details on all 2025 NC Election policies and procedures can be found in the 2025 NC Elections Handbook

 

 Below are critical dates.  You can find the full election timeline HERE.

  

  • Candidate Filing Period: November 15, 2024 - December 30, 2024

  • Vote-By-Mail Period: January 17, 2025 - March 9, 2025

  • Election Day: March 18, 2025
     

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day March 18, 2025 and received within 10 calendar days.

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Useful links:

City Clerk NC Elections Overview

City Clerk NC Elections Reference Materials

For Candidates

To run – you must file for candidacy November 15, 2024 - December 30, 2024 with the LA City Clerk’s Office:
 

For Voters

Any Del Rey stakeholder age 16 and up is eligible to vote. A Del Rey stakeholder is defined as someone who lives, works, owns property, or belongs to a community organization in Del Rey.

 

GET YOUR BALLOT

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RETURN YOUR BALLOT

  • Mail your completed ballot at a US Post Office. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, March 18, 2025 and received within 10 calendar days  

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Board Seats and Eligibility

DRNC Board Seats and Eligibility Criteria

 

Fifteen (15) seats comprise the DRNC General Board, with each elected to a 2-year term.  All Del Rey stakeholders who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to run for a Board seat provided that they also meet the additional criteria found in this table. For the Del Rey NC boundaries, please go to the DRNC Area Map or By-laws.
 

Officers

There are seven executive positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Officer, Land Use Officer, and Outreach Officer.  Candidates for these positions must meet the criteria shown in the table linked above.
 

Area Directors

There are eight Area Directors, each representing one of the geographic areas:  A through H.  Candidates for these positions must meet the criteria shown in the table linked above.

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Board Respinsibilities

DRNC Board members work with local government to make it more responsive to stakeholder concerns, weigh in on issues that affect Del Rey, decide how to allocate a City-provided annual budget, and organize community events.
 

All Board members are expected to:

  • attend monthly Board meetings;

  • serve on at least one DRNC Committee (they generally meet once a month);

  • spend additional time outreaching to and supporting stakeholders; and

  • maintain up-to-date training and certifications on Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Funding (see below).
     

To be eligible to vote, each Board member must maintain up-to-date training and certifications.
 

Position-specific Duties and Responsibilities


For a more comprehensive description of Board Member duties, please see Articles V – VII of the DRNC By-laws.
 

President

  • Preside at all Board and Special meetings

  • Chair the Executive Committee which is responsible for setting the agenda for Board meetings

  • Appoint all Ad Hoc Committee Chairpersons

  • Present an annual report on the work of the DRNC

  • Have powers as are necessary to conduct Council business and proceedings
     

Vice-President

  • Serve as the acting President, assuming all the rights, privileges and powers of that office, in the event of the President’s absence or inability to carry out that office

  • Coordinate all the Area Directors

  • Oversee all the DRNC Committees

  • Act as chief liaison with other Neighborhood Councils and NC organizations
     

Treasurer

  • Maintain the records of the DRNC’s finances and books of accounts, and provide monthly detailed reports of these to the Board

  • Ensure compliance with City laws, City administrative rules, and the City’s mandate for the use of standardized budget and allocation requirements

  • Chair the DRNC Budget and Finance Committee
     

Secretary

  • Be responsible for minutes of Board meetings

  • Receive and log all submissions and correspondence to the DRNC, and refer them to the appropriate Officer or Committee within 7 days

  • Monitor Board member attendance and voting eligibility
     

Communications Officer

  • Maintain the DRNC website and mailing list

  • Broadcast information and notices on DRNC website and other communication channels
     

Land Use Officer

  • Chair the Land Use and Planning Committee

  • Be the DRNC spokesperson for land use issues before all City land use entities
     

Outreach Officer

  • Chair the Outreach and Events Committee

  • Organize special events, including Del Rey Day

  • Work with Stakeholders, DRNC Officers and Committees to promote participation in Neighborhood Council activities


Area Director (each of the 8)

  • Outreach to, support and represent stakeholders in the designated area of directorship

Why get involved
  • Help to shape the present and future of Del Rey

  • Work with local government to make it more responsive to our community’s needs, including (but not limited to) LAPD Pacific Division, Council District 11, Department of City Planning, L.A. Department of Transportation, LAUSD

  • Build Del Rey’s identity to strengthen our influence

  • Support the efforts of local non-profit organizations and schools

  • Create and support new community projects and activities

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DRNC Election Archives

See below for past DRNC board election results:

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