LA Currents: LA City Clerk Patrice Lattimore
What does the Los Angeles City Clerk do, and why does the office play such an important role in local government?
In this episode of LA Currents, host Anita Bennett sits down with Los Angeles City Clerk Patrice Lattimore, the first Black woman to hold the position, to explore how her office supports elections, preserves nearly 200 years of City history, and promotes transparency and civic engagement.
With more than 26 years of City service, Lattimore shares how the City Clerk's Office helps Angelenos stay informed through voter education, election outreach, and access to City Council meetings and public records.
The conversation also explores preparations for the 2027 Neighborhood Council elections, including the return of in-person voting alongside vote-by-mail, as well as efforts to expand language access, improve accessibility, and digitize historical records dating back to the 1800s.
From preserving historic treasures like the Griffith Park deed and the 1984 Olympic flag to mentoring the next generation of public servants, Lattimore reflects on her leadership, commitment to public service, and vision for a more accessible and inclusive City government.
Discover how the Los Angeles City Clerk's Office works behind the scenes to keep residents informed, engaged, and connected to their local government.
Learn more: https://clerk.lacity.gov/
#LACityGovernment #LACityClerk
In this episode of LA Currents, host Anita Bennett sits down with Los Angeles City Clerk Patrice Lattimore, the first Black woman to hold the position, to explore how her office supports elections, preserves nearly 200 years of City history, and promotes transparency and civic engagement.
With more than 26 years of City service, Lattimore shares how the City Clerk's Office helps Angelenos stay informed through voter education, election outreach, and access to City Council meetings and public records.
The conversation also explores preparations for the 2027 Neighborhood Council elections, including the return of in-person voting alongside vote-by-mail, as well as efforts to expand language access, improve accessibility, and digitize historical records dating back to the 1800s.
From preserving historic treasures like the Griffith Park deed and the 1984 Olympic flag to mentoring the next generation of public servants, Lattimore reflects on her leadership, commitment to public service, and vision for a more accessible and inclusive City government.
Discover how the Los Angeles City Clerk's Office works behind the scenes to keep residents informed, engaged, and connected to their local government.
Learn more: https://clerk.lacity.gov/
#LACityGovernment #LACityClerk