Run for a seat in the 2023 Neighborhood Council Elections!

Five seats are up in 2023—throw your hat into the ring, today!

The City Clerk will administer the election via mail-in and in-person voting.

General Important Information

Candidate info Sessions


Important Dates:

  • February 14, 2023 — Candidate filing ends.

  • March 1, 2023 — First day to apply for vote-by-mail ballots.

  • April 11 — Last day to apply for vote by mail ballots.

  • April 30, 2023 — Ballots must be postmarked by this date.

  • Sunday, April 30, 2023 — Election Day!

  • Find the Clerk’s official timetable here.


What is a Neighborhood Council Boardmember?

CHNC Boardmembers are volunteers chosen by their stakeholders to weigh-in on city matters on behalf of Central Hollywood. They are elected officials of the City of Los Angeles serving four-year terms. The City Council and Mayor’s Office turn to them to understand local concerns and hear ideas. Boardmembers spend 10—20 hours per week serving their 19,000 stakeholders. They are officially recognized community leaders and have the responsibilities that entails. See this video for more info, and feel free to reach out to the Board to ask about its detailed activities.


Who can run?

Any CHNC stakeholder aged 18 or older can run. A “stakeholder” is anyone who lives, works, owns property, or participates in a Community Organization within CHNC’s boundaries. Go here to find out if you are a CHNC resident.

  • A “Community Organization” is any entity whose activities benefit the neighborhood that has maintained a street address in CHNC’s boundaries for at least a year. This includes chambers of commerce, faith-based organizations, schools, and non-profits, but not for-profit organizations (businesses).


Who can vote?

Any CHNC stakeholder aged 16 or older can vote. Go here to find out if you are a CHNC resident.