San Fernando is known as the Mission City and is a careful blend of residential, commercial and industrial development. The City's population is primarily Hispanic, friendly, and civic minded. The location offers easy access to major freeways and the recreational and cultural activities of the Southern California area. Affordable housing and convenient schools in this family oriented, stable community makes the City a desirable place to live and work.
The City of San Fernando is a full service City with the following Departments: Police, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services, Community Development, Administrative Services, Treasurer's Office and City Administrator's Office. The City contracts out Fire and Legal services, and has an annual budget of $26 million and employs approximately 146 full-time equivalent employees.
City Government
The City of San Fernando operates a Council/Administrator form of government. The City Council is composed of five members who serve four-year overlapping terms, with one member chosen as Mayor. Municipal elections are held every odd-number year, with three Council members selected at one election and two at the next.
The City Council appoints the City Administrator and all department heads, and establishes general policies for the City.
San Fernando is known as the Mission City and is a careful blend of residential, commercial and industrial development. The City's population is primarily Hispanic, friendly, and civic minded. The location offers easy access to major freeways and the recreational and cultural activities of the Southern California area. Affordable housing and convenient schools in this family oriented, stable community makes the City a desirable place to live and work.
The City of San Fernando is a full service City with the following Departments: Police, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services, Community Development, Administrative Services, Treasurer's Office and City Administrator's Office. The City contracts out Fire and Legal services, and has an annual budget of $26 million and employs approximately 146 full-time equivalent employees.
City Government
The City of San Fernando operates a Council/Administrator form of government. The City Council is composed of five members who serve four-year overlapping terms, with one member chosen as Mayor. Municipal elections are held every odd-number year, with three Council members selected at one election and two at the next.
The City Council appoints the City Administrator and all department heads, and establishes general policies for the City.