Government

Anaheim, California

Anaheim, California, operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council serves as the legislative body, establishing policies and approving the city’s budget. The council comprises the mayor, elected at-large, and six council members elected by district. Both the mayor and council members serve four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The City Council appoints a professional city manager responsible for implementing policies and overseeing daily operations of city departments.
The City Attorney provides legal services to the city, while the City Clerk manages elections, records, and passport services. Various boards and commissions, composed of appointed citizens, offer recommendations to the City Council on diverse issues.
Contact Information
City Hall:
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Phone: (714) 765-4311
Website: anaheim.net
Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken
Phone: (714) 765-5247
Email: mayor@anaheim.net
City Council: For a list of council members and their contact information, please visit the City Council Members page.
General Inquiries and Non-Emergency Services: Dial 3-1-1 or (714) 765-4311
Emergency Services: For emergencies requiring police, fire, or medical assistance, dial 9-1-1.
For a comprehensive directory of city departments and their contact information, you can visit the City Departments page.
If you have specific questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the appropriate department or use the 3-1-1 service for non-emergency inquiries.
General Information
GOVERNMENT NEWS
Protesters Rally Against Medicaid Cuts in Anaheim Hills
News Summary A substantial protest took place outside Rep. Young Kim’s office in Anaheim Hills, with around 1,000 demonstrators voicing their opposition to proposed Medicaid cuts. The rally highlighted the...
Orange County Judge Convicted of Murder: A Shocking Family Tragedy
News Summary Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, has been convicted of second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, 65. The incident, stemming from a heated...
Tragic DUI Crash Claims Young Lives in Anaheim
News Summary A tragic DUI crash in Anaheim has taken the lives of a two-year-old girl and her 73-year-old grandfather. The devastating accident occurred on the 5 Freeway, shattering the...
Judge Found Guilty of Murder in Orange County
News Summary In a shocking turn of events, Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson has been convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his wife during a...
Missing 16-Year-Old Annie Kathleen Found Safe After Disneyland Trip
News Summary Annie Kathleen, a 16-year-old who went missing during a family trip to Disneyland, has been found safe in Mexicali, Mexico. She was last seen leaving the Disney California...
Drama Unfolds in Anaheim: Police Chase Ends in Tragedy
News Summary A police chase in Anaheim following a shooting incident escalated into a tragic encounter, resulting in the death of the suspect. The pursuit involved multiple law enforcement tactics...
Violent Encounter in Anaheim: Suspect Fatally Shot After High-Speed Chase
News Summary A violent incident occurred in Anaheim as police engaged in a high-speed pursuit after a shooting at the Kona Motel. A suspect fled in a white pickup truck,...
Anaheim Police Officer-Involved Shooting Following High-Speed Chase
News Summary A high-speed police chase in Anaheim concluded tragically with the shooting of a suspect after a series of reckless driving events. The dramatic pursuit followed a shooting at...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Tragedy as Anaheim Police Shoot Suspect
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