City Council of Gardena appoints Council Member Henderson as new mayor pro tem

The Gardena City Council convened on July 8, 2025, to address several agenda items, beginning with the reorganization of the city council and the selection of the mayor pro tem. This annual appointment is a procedural requirement, with the selected council member set to serve from July 2025 to July 2026.

City Manager initiated the discussion by providing a historical context of the mayor pro tem position, noting that appointments have been rotated annually since April 1956. The council was informed that there would be no financial impact associated with this appointment.

Following the introduction, the council moved to the nomination process. Council Member Tanaka nominated Council Member Henderson for the position of mayor pro tem, which was seconded by another council member. A roll call vote was conducted, with all present members voting in favor of the nomination.

The meeting proceeded smoothly, with no public comments on the item. The council's decision to appoint Council Member Henderson as mayor pro tem will be formalized at the next city council meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025.

In summary, the council successfully completed the reorganization process, ensuring continuity in leadership as they move forward into the next year. Further discussions and agenda items were anticipated in subsequent meetings.