THE LATEST IN CARSON

• Carson Elections Set for March 8; Installation of New or Reelected Officials Slated for March 22
  
  The City of Carson will hold a general municipal election on March 8 for two city council seats and those of the City Clerk and the City Treasurer.
  
  Precincts throughout the city will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
  
  Counting of ballots will be held at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center after the close of precincts, and will be aired live on Carson’s cable channel 35 on Time Warner and 99 on AT&T. It will also be streamed live on the internet at http://ci.carson.ca.us.
  
  Residents who are not registered to vote are encouraged to register through through the City Clerk’s Office or online through LAVote.net. All mail-in registrations must be postmarked or time-stamped by the City Clerk’s Office by February 22.
  
  The swearing-in ceremony for the newly-elected or reelected officials will be held two weeks later on March 22, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. A member of the City Council who will serve as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next 12 months will also be selected the same evening.
  
  
  For any questions on the elections, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 952-1720. For more information on the swearing-in ceremony, please contact the Public Information Office at (310) 952-1740.

• Second Council Meeting in February Rescheduled
  
  The Carson City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings scheduled for February 15 has been rescheduled to the following evening to give way to the special primary election for the 28th State Senatorial District.
  
  The City Council and Redevelopment Agency will convene on February 16, for a closed session at 5 p.m., followed by the regular business agenda at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, located at Carson City Hall, 701 E. Carson Street.
  
  The meeting is open to public, and is broadcast live on Channels 35 and 99 and also video-streamed live on the internet through the city’s website at http://ci.carson.ca.us.
  
  The special primary election is being held to fill the seat of Sen. Jenny Oropeza, who passed away last October.
   

• Applications Now Accepted for All City Commission, Committee and Boards
  
  The City of Carson is currently accepting applications for all commissions, committees and boards as the terms of all currently serving commissioners, committee and board members expire on March 31.
  
  The City has 13 commissions, which include Citywide Advisory, Economic Development, Environmental, Cultural Arts, Human Relations, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Relations, Public Safety, Public Works, Senior Citizen Advisory, Veterans Affairs and Women’s Issues.
  
  The City also has two committees, which include Historical and Beautification, and two boards, namely, Mobilehome Park Rental Review and Relocation Appeals.
  
  Commissioners, committee and board members are all appointed by the Mayor with ratification by the City Council for a two-year term.
  
  All currently serving commissioners, committee and board members must reapply to be considered for reappointment.
  
  Applications and detailed information on each commission, including responsibilities, residency and age requirements, are available at the City Clerk’s Office, located at 701 E. Carson Street.
  
  Applications may also be printed from the City Clerk's E-Board at http://ci.carson.ca.us/content/government/newnotice.asp
  
  
  For more information, please contact Clerk’s Office at (310) 952-1720.

• City Urges Pet Owners to Have License in Place for County’s Canvassing Efforts
  
  The City of Carson is urging pet owners in the city to make sure they are in compliance with all pet licensing requirements and all rabies vaccinations are up to date, as Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) officials are currently making their rounds in Carson.
  
  California State law requires that all dogs over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies and have the proper license. A dog license is an important part of identification and can assist animal control agencies if your pets get lost.
  
  In Carson, pet owners are also required to comply with the County’s mandatory spay/neuter and microchip ordinance. Pet owners not in compliance will be subject to license fees and delinquency charges, including a $40 field enforcement fee, to offset the cost of the Department’s field services.
  
  Non-delinquent dog licenses can be renewed online through http://animalcare.lacounty.gov. Otherwise, applications can be printed online and renewed in person at your local County animal shelter.
  
  DACC also offers low-cost vaccination clinics and low-cost assistance for spay and neuter surgeries. To find out if you qualify, please visit the DACC website or visit your local County animal shelter.
  
  For more information on the canvassing efforts in Carson, please contact the City of Carson’s Public Safety Department at (310) 952-1700, ext. 1605.

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