City government
Redondo Beach City Council
The governing body of Redondo Beach: a mayor elected citywide, five council members representing individual districts, and an appointed city manager. Ranked-choice voting (debuted March 2025).
Districts
5
Gov't type
Council-manager charter city
Elections
March odd years, all-mail
Term limits
Two terms
Elected officials
Mayor & Council Members
Jim Light
Mayor
March 2025 – March 2029Mayor
Brad Waller
Council Member, District 1
March 2025 – March 2029District 1
Chadwick Castle
Council Member, District 2
March 2025 – March 2029District 2
Paige Kaluderovic
Council Member, District 3
March 2023 – March 2027District 3
Zein Obagi Jr.
Council Member, District 4
March 2025 – March 2029District 4
Scott Behrendt
Mayor Pro Tem, District 5
March 2023 – March 2027District 5
Administration
City Manager
Mike Witzansky
City Manager
(310) 318-0630
Also elected
Other Elected Officials
Joy Ford
City Attorney
Elected March 2025, defeating Steve Colin 8,224 to 2,502
Eleanor Manzano
City Clerk
Eugene Solomon
City Treasurer
Contact
City Hall
415 Diamond St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, closed alternate Fridays
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
- Who are the current Redondo Beach City Council members?
- The Redondo Beach City Council consists of Mayor Jim Light (elected citywide) and five district council members: Brad Waller (District 1), Chadwick Castle (District 2), Paige Kaluderovic (District 3), Zein Obagi Jr. (District 4), and Scott Behrendt (District 5, Mayor Pro Tem).
- How is the Redondo Beach City Council structured?
- Redondo Beach uses a council-manager form of government. The five-member City Council plus the Mayor set policy and approve the budget, while the City Manager (currently Mike Witzansky) runs day-to-day city operations and manages city staff.
- When does the Redondo Beach City Council meet?
- The City Council meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. There is typically no meeting on the 4th or 5th Tuesday.
- How do I contact my City Council member?
- Each Council Member has a direct phone number and email address listed on this page. You can also call the Mayor and Council Offices at (310) 697-3088, open Monday through Friday.
- What is the difference between the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem?
- The Mayor presides over City Council meetings and represents the city ceremonially. The Mayor Pro Tem (currently Scott Behrendt, District 5) fills in when the Mayor is absent and is selected by the Council from among its members.