Elections
April 11, 2017 - General Municipal Election
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017, the City of Vernon will hold an all-mail ballot general municipal election for:
The election of one member of the City Council for the full term of five (5) years: and
On April 11, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2017-14 declaring the election results. Melissa Ybarra was elected to the City Council by the voters.
The following measure:
Measure Q: Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the levy of a 6% utility users' tax on electricity, gas, telecommunications, video and water utility services, with exemptions for residential services provided to persons with disabilities and low income households?
The nomination period begins December 19, 2016 and ends January 17, 2017.
On November 1, 2016, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2016-62 calling for the general election.
On January 10, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2017-02 adding Measure Q to the general election.
Notices
Notice of Vote-by-Mail Ballot Processing and Canvassing
Notice of Nominees for Public Office
Notice of 10-Day Public Examination Period
Notice of Election (Measure) and Call for Argument Writers
Voter Information
Military and Overseas Voter Information
GME 2017-Certified Candidate List
Candidate Information
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Election Results – Past Elections
April 12, 2016 - General Municipal Election
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, the City of Vernon held an all-mail ballot general municipal election for the election of one member of the City Council for the full term of five (5) years.
On April 19, 2016, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2016-17 declaring the election results. Leticia Lopez was elected to the City Council by the voters.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-8811, Ext. 546 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
February 17, 2015 - Special Municipal Election
On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, the City of Vernon held an all-mail ballot special municipal election for the election of one member to the City Council to fill an unexpired term ending on April 2017.
On March 3, 2015, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2015-09 declaring the election results. Melissa Ybarra was elected to the City Council.
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April 14, 2015 - General Municipal Election
On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, the City of Vernon held an all-mail ballot general municipal election for the election of one member of the City Council for the full term of five (5) years, and consideration of the following Measures:
Measure O:
Shall Chapter 3.7 of Article III of the Vernon City Charter be amended to clarify that the candidate(s) with the next subsequent highest number of votes in an election with multiple seats, shall be elected to fill the unexpired term or terms after all full terms of office are filled by candidate(s) who have received a higher number of votes?
Measure P:
Shall Chapter 7.4 of Article VII of the Vernon City Charter be amended to allow the City Council to fix the duties, tenure and compensation of officers by any means it deems appropriate?
On April 21, 2015, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2015-19 declaring the election results. Yvette Woodruff-Perez was elected to the City Council; Measure O and Measure P were approved by the voters.
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