District 1
Brad Waller
Council Member, District 1
Brad Waller represents District 1 on the Redondo Beach City Council. He was elected in March 2025, narrowly defeating Rolf Strutzenberg 1,244 to 1,132.
Current term
Office Details
Profile
Background
- —First-term council member elected in March 2025
- —Endorsed by former Mayor Steve Aspel
- —Participated in the February 2025 Council Candidates Roundtable at Veterans Park Library
Priorities
Policy Focuses
- —Fiscal responsibility and restraint
On the record
Notable Positions
- —Voted NO on additional $5,000 raise for City Manager Witzansky (January 2026, 3-2 vote), citing fiscal challenges and consistency with employee pay adjustments
- —Praised Witzansky's work while supporting fiscal restraint: 'Given the fiscal challenges Redondo Beach is facing, I believed the already approved salary increase was more consistent with what we are offering our staff'
Elections
Election History
Won District 1 seat in March 2025 in a three-way race, defeating Rolf Strutzenberg 1,244 to 1,132 and Darrin King. Initially trailed in early counts but overtook Strutzenberg as more ballots were tallied.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
- Who represents District 1 on the Redondo Beach City Council?
- Brad Waller represents District 1 on the Redondo Beach City Council. He was elected in March 2025.
City government
About Redondo Beach Government
Council-manager charter city. The council consists of a mayor (elected citywide) and five council members (one per district), plus an appointed city manager.
Term limits: two-term limits for both city council and mayor. Voting system: ranked-choice voting (debuted march 2025).
City Hall: 415 Diamond St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Phone: (310) 697-3088.