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
Stabbing Incident Outside Hotel Indigo in Anaheim
News Summary An adult male has been hospitalized after a late-night stabbing outside Hotel Indigo in Anaheim. The incident occurred on August 20, leading to a suspect’s arrest and an...
Anaheim Police Investigate Homicide After Man Found Dead
News Summary Authorities in Anaheim are probing a homicide case after a middle-aged man was found dead in a residence on East La Palma Avenue. The grim discovery, marked by...
Anaheim Community Monitors Increase in Immigration Raids
News Summary The Anaheim community is actively responding to a rise in immigration enforcement by ICE, including several recent raids that have caused concern among residents, particularly those of Latino...
Canyon High School Custodian Recognized as Everyday Hero
News Summary Silviano, the Head Custodian at Canyon High School, has been honored for his dedication to creating a safe and clean environment for the school community. Recognized by colleague...
Celebrating Everyday Heroes in Anaheim Education
News Summary As the new academic year starts, Anaheim highlights the crucial contributions of everyday heroes in schools, especially focusing on Silviano, the Head Custodian at Canyon High School. Nominated...
Fatal Rollover Crash on Interstate 5 Leaves One Dead
News Summary A solo crash on the Interstate 5 Freeway in Anaheim, California resulted in one fatality on a Sunday night. The driver was ejected from the overturned vehicle, which...
Anaheim Police Hunt for Hit-and-Run Driver in Fatal Incident
News Summary The Anaheim police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian, Gary Henry Looper. The tragic incident occurred at...
Former Anaheim City Councilman Jordan Brandman Found Dead
News Summary The community of Anaheim is mourning the unexpected death of former City Councilman Jordan Brandman, found unresponsive at his home. The 43-year-old, noted as the first openly gay...
Federal Immigration Operations Lead to Arrests in Anaheim
News Summary Anaheim officials confirmed that six individuals were arrested during federal immigration enforcement operations conducted over the weekend. The operations targeted undocumented individuals with prior criminal convictions, notably in...
