Primary also features several local races
March 5 is the big day, with plenty of city seats to be decided across L.A. County in addition to state and national positions
The 2024 statewide primary is just a few weeks away — but federal and state races aren't the only elections on the ballot.
Plenty of cities along Los Angeles County's coast have local elections on March 5. Here's a look at them.
Avalon
Avalon Mayor Anni Marshall will will try to win reelection agaiinst challenger Daniel Felts.
The mayor represents the entire city of about 3,700 for two years.
In her candidate's statement on lavote. gov, Marshall said she has been mayor of Avalon for 10 years and touted her experience on various projects, including workforce housing, transient rental licenses and Cabrillo Mole renovation.
The Cabrillo Mole Ferry Revitalization Project is currently in the works to repair the city's wharf to “maintain its safety and reliability and increase its life expectancy,” to improve the “overall tourist experience,” according to the city of Avalon website.
A campaign website or statement for challenger Daniel Felts could not be found.
Incumbent councilmembers Lisa Lavelle and Yesenia De la Rose are running unopposed for a full four-year term. Treasurer Oley Olsen is running unopposed as city treasurer.
Lakewood
Two four-year seats on the Lakewood City Council will be up for grabs on March 5.
Current Mayor Ariel Pe and Jeff Wood will face off in the District 3 race, while business owner David Arellano and reserve deputy Vicki Stuckey compete to fill the District 4 seat.
Residents began voting for councilmembers in five different districts, instead of a citywide vote, in 2022.
District 3 and 4 are in the central part of Lakewood. District 3 is bordered by Bellflower on the north and Long Beach on the south. District 4 is bordered by Cerritos on the north, a small area of Bellflower on the northwest, Long Beach on the south and Hawaiian Gardens on the southeast.
David Arellano grew up in Lakewood and is a small business owner of Preferred Auto Design in Bellflower.
Arellano coached girls track at Mayfair and Lakewood High School while volunteering as a soccer coach in youth sports. He has also been the chair of the board of directors for the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
His priorities, according to his campaign website, include community safety, economic development, infrastructure, and spearheading community engagement in city events and programs.
Pe has lived in Lakewood for five decades and is a small business owner.
His priorities, if reelected, include ensure a financial foundation for the city, strengthening public safety, and supporting community events and mentoring programs,