2027 Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Election Committee
The 2027 Silver Lake Neighborhood Council (SLNC) Election gives people who live, work, own property, or otherwise qualify as stakeholders in Silver Lake an opportunity to help shape local priorities and community representation. This page is the central resource for SLNC election information, including voter eligibility, candidate filing, important election dates, polling location details, vote-by-mail information, candidate resources, Election Committee meetings, and official results. Check back regularly for updates from the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Election Committee and links to official City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Council election resources
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Election Day Countdown
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24h
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Saturday, May 15, 2027
Key Steps & Dates to Note
March 16 - April 26, 2027
Request Your Ballot
April 26, 2027
\Vote in Person on April 26th!
About The Election
The Silver Lake Neighborhood Council (SLNC) election is how eligible community members choose who will represent them on the SLNC Board.
Neighborhood Council elections are different from City, state, and federal elections. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or a registered California voter to take part. If you meet the SLNC stakeholder and age requirements, you may be eligible to vote or run for a seat.
January 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027 you can register to become a candidate at the link above.
Why Run for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council?
You do not need to be a politician, an expert, or someone who already knows how City government works. You may be a good candidate if you care about Silver Lake and want to help make the neighborhood better.
People run for Neighborhood Council for many reasons.
You may want to:
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Speak up for your neighbors or community
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Help make local government easier to understand and access
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Improve parks, streets, sidewalks, transportation, housing, public safety, or other local issues
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Support renters, homeowners, businesses, workers, young people, older adults, families, or other community members
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Make sure voices that are often left out are included
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Help bring City resources and information to the community
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Support local events, schools, nonprofits, arts, culture, or small businesses
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Meet your neighbors and build stronger connections across Silver Lake
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Learn more about how the City works
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Bring your own life experience, skills, or point of view to local decisions
Neighborhood Council members come from many different backgrounds. You might be a renter, homeowner, small business owner, employee, student, parent, artist, organizer, volunteer, nonprofit worker, longtime resident, or someone who is new to the neighborhood.
You may already be involved in the community, or this may be your first time getting involved.
There is no single type of person who belongs on the Neighborhood Council. If you care about Silver Lake, meet the candidate requirements, and are willing to listen, learn, and work with others, you may have something valuable to contribute.
At-Large and Regional Representatives
At-Large Representatives represent all of Silver Lake.
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There are 7 At-Large seats
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Candidates can qualify from anywhere within the SLNC boundaries
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All eligible SLNC voters can vote for At-Large candidates
Regional Representatives represent one specific part of Silver Lake.
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Silver Lake is divided into 7 Regions
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Each Region has 2 representatives
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Candidates must qualify as a stakeholder in that Region
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Only eligible voters from that Region can vote for those Regional Representatives
For both types of seats, candidates must be 18 or older.
Become a Candidate
Want to help represent Silver Lake? You can run for a seat on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Board if you meet the requirements.
Candidate Checklist:
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Be 18 or older
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Qualify as a Silver Lake stakeholder
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Choose one Board seat to run for
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Submit your candidate application between December 31, 2026 and March 1, 2027
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Submit your required documents by March 4, 2027
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Optional: Submit a candidate photo and short statement by March 18, 2027
Starting January 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027 you can register to become a candidate at the link above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Do?
The SLNC gives people in Silver Lake a way to participate in local government and speak directly with the City of Los Angeles about issues affecting the neighborhood. The Board discusses community concerns, makes recommendations to the City, shares information and resources, supports community projects and events, and works to connect residents and other stakeholders with City departments and elected officials.
The SLNC may discuss issues such as housing, transportation, public spaces, public safety, homelessness, development, small businesses, arts and culture, sustainability, and other matters that affect life in Silver Lake.
Why Does Community Participation Matter?
Silver Lake is made up of many different people, experiences, neighborhoods, businesses, organizations, and communities.
The Neighborhood Council works best when those different voices are represented. Voting, running for a seat, attending meetings, joining a committee, or simply sharing your concerns can help make sure local decisions reflect more of the people who live, work, and participate in Silver Lake. You do not need experience in government to get involved. Community knowledge and lived experience are valuable too.
What Does the City Clerk Do?
The Los Angeles City Clerk administers Neighborhood Council elections across the City. The City Clerk manages important parts of the election process, including candidate filing, voter eligibility, vote-by-mail applications, ballots, polling operations, election rules, and official results.
The SLNC Election Committee helps with local outreach, community education, planning, and participation, but the election must follow the rules and procedures established by the City of Los Angeles.
Who Can Vote in the SLNC Election?
You can vote in the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council election if you are a Silver Lake stakeholder and meet the voting age requirement in the SLNC Bylaws.
You are a stakeholder if you:
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Live in Silver Lake
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Work in Silver Lake
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Own property in Silver Lake
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Take part in a qualifying community organization in Silver Lake
A community organization can include a nonprofit, school, house of worship, chamber of commerce, or similar group that has had a physical address in Silver Lake for at least one year and provides an ongoing benefit to the community.
You must use a qualifying address within the SLNC boundaries when you vote.
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You Do Not Need to Be a U.S. Citizen
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You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to vote in a Neighborhood Council election.
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Both documented and undocumented community members may vote if they meet the stakeholder and age requirements.
How Do I Show That I Am Eligible?
Neighborhood Council elections use one of two ways to confirm voter eligibility:
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Self-Affirmation:
You confirm that you are eligible to vote. You do not need to provide documents. -
Documentation Required:
You provide identification or other documents that show how you qualify to vote.
The voting method used for the SLNC election will be posted here once confirmed.
Do I Need to Register Ahead of Time?
No. There is no pre-registration for the 2027 Neighborhood Council elections.
To vote, you will complete a Stakeholder Registration Form when voting in person or a Vote-By-Mail Application if voting by mail.
The City Clerk uses this information to confirm that you are eligible and to give you the correct ballot.
Can I Vote in More Than One Neighborhood Council?
Yes. You may be able to vote in more than one Neighborhood Council election if you meet the voter requirements for each council.
You may submit only one registration form or vote-by-mail application per Neighborhood Council.
Is My Information Public?
Some information you provide on your voter registration form or vote-by-mail application may be available through a California Public Records Act request. The City Clerk limits what voter information can be released.
Election Committee
Co-chair(s):
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Alex Medina (alex.medina.slnc@gmail.com)
What Does the Election Committee Do?
The SLNC Election Committee helps make sure the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council election is fair, open, and easy for the community to take part in.
The committee helps with things like:
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Sharing election information with the community
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Encouraging people to run for the Neighborhood Council
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Helping community members understand how to vote
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Planning election outreach
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Helping identify and support a polling location
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Making sure election information is clear and available
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Bringing election questions or concerns to the full SLNC Board
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Helping the community stay informed before, during, and after the election
The election itself must follow City of Los Angeles rules and procedures for Neighborhood Council elections.
Who Serves on the Committee?
The Election Committee can have seven community members — one from each SLNC Region.
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At least one SLNC Board member also serves on the committee.
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You do not have to be a current Board member to serve. Community members who meet SLNC stakeholder requirements may be able to join.
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Can Candidates Serve on the Committee?
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Once someone declares that they are running for the SLNC Board, they cannot continue voting as a member of the Election Committee.
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A current Board member who decides to run may stay involved only as a non-voting advisor through Election Day.
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These rules help keep the election process fair.
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How Long Does the Committee Serve?
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The Election Committee starts working about eight months before an SLNC election.
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It may continue meeting for up to one year after the election to help with any remaining election-related work.
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After that, the committee ends and a new Election Committee is formed for the next election.