It’s Time for NC Elections!

Feb 20, 2025 | Full Board, HomePage

Would you like to be more involved and serve as an official representative in our community?  The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council system will be holding elections for several positions on The Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC).  This year, the NC elections will be held via Mail-In Ballots which must be received before June 3, 2025.

Elections will be held for Residential, Business, and Community Based Organization (CBO) representatives for the following areas: Area 2, Area 4, Area 6 and an At-Large representative.  Applications must be submitted before March 17, 2025 through https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/elections/  

Key Deadlines

• Now – Apply to be a candidate in Areas 2, 4, 6 or At-Large of the WHWCNC
• March 17, 2025 – Deadline to apply as a candidate
• April 4, 2025 – First day to request a mail-in ballot
• May 27, 2025 – Last day to request mail in ballot
• June 3, 2025 – Election Day (all ballots need to be mailed by this date)
• June 18, 2025 – Certification of Election results

All information to apply, run, vote, review candidates, view results, and additional key dates can be found at https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/elections

What are Neighborhood Councils?

Los Angeles’ 99 Neighborhood Councils form the grassroots level of the Los Angeles City government and are led by NC board members made up of community stakeholders.  NC  board members adhere to the same rules and regulations as Los Angeles city government employees.

Who is eligible to run or vote in the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council election?

People from the community who live, work or own a business, own real estate property, or have a stake within the WHWCNC boundary (e.g. attend church, school, community organization, etc.).  Please note that the WHWCNC is divided into 7 areas and applicants and/or voters must qualify in the corresponding areas that are currently up for election.

How do I know if I am a stakeholder in one of the areas that is partaking in the 2025 NC Election?

Areas 2, 4, and 6 plus the At-Large position will be part of the 2025. To determine which area you might be a stakeholder in, please visit https://whcouncil.org/about/council-members#maps

What are the commitments to serve on the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council?

• All WHWCNC Board members are expected to attend monthly regular board meetings which are held on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month and currently alternating monthly between in-person and via Zoom (a maximum of 3 absences in a 12-month period).
• Each board member is expected to serve on at least one committee and participate in that committee’s monthly meeting and activities.
• Every board member is also encouraged to participate at WHWCNC approved outreach at community events and neighborhood beautification activities (based on availability)

How can I learn more about the WHWCNC’s committees?

The committee descriptions can be found at https://whcouncil.org/committees  Committees are made up of up to 6 WHWCNC Board members and up to 15 WHWC Stakeholders.  If you would like to attend a committee meeting or participate in a WHWCNC committee as a stakeholder, please reach out to the corresponding Committee Chair listed on our website.

How can you apply for vacant positions in areas not included in the 2025 election?

Applicants for vacant positions which are not included in the 2025 NC election can be appointed by the WHWCNC board.  If you are interested in applying, please email [email protected]   Please note that only Board Members who have been elected (not appointed) can serve on the Executive / Governance Committee.

Sign up to receive WHWCNC Board Meeting and Committee Meeting agendas via email at https://lacity.gov/government/subscribe-agendas/neighborhood-councils

If you have any questions about being involved in the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council, please email [email protected]