City Council Candidates Pulido, Surti, and Patnaik Receive Approval from LCCN. Deny Measures J and K in Vote
In the ongoing Cerritos City Council election, several candidates are vying for a seat. As of the latest updates, Mark E. Pulido leads the race with 3,888 votes, followed closely by Riaz Surti with 2,784 votes, Sophia Tse with 3,381 votes, Jennifer Hong with 3,575 votes, and Pat Ashok Patnaik with 2,071 votes. Hao (Ricky) Huynh has 436 votes, Adrian Ayub has 274 votes, and JC Jignesh Chokshi has 396 votes. Rocky Pavone has 1,887 votes.
Among the candidates, Pat Ashok Patnaik, a Cerritos resident for over 25 years, has served on commissions for over 20 years and holds an MBA from Pepperdine. He has been endorsed by Cerritos Councilman Frank Aurelio Yokoyama and former Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido. Riaz Surti, a seasoned businessman, has lived in the city for over 45 years and has been endorsed by former L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe, Congressman Derek Tran, and Assembly Member Sharon Quirk- Silva.
The Los Cerritos Community News has endorsed Mark Pulido, Riaz Surti, and Pat Ashok Patnaik for Cerritos City Council in the upcoming election. However, it is urging residents to vote NO on Measures J and K.
Measures J and K are proposed charter amendments that could have significant implications for the city. Measure J would require the city to spend more money on stand-alone elections and freeze the March of odd-year election date, potentially leading to voter suppression and fewer services than LA County-run elections. Measure K would move the duty of overseeing payment demands from the City Clerk to the City Treasurer, a change that is opposed by the Los Cerritos Community News due to a lack of transparency and truthfulness.
It's important to note that the costs of stand-alone elections run by the city are more expensive than consolidated elections run by the county, with this year's cost being about $120k more than a consolidated election. Despite the promise of better service with a city-run election, fewer services are provided than in LA County-run elections, including fewer hours, fewer polling places, and confusion about the availability of same-day voter registration.
As the election date approaches, residents are encouraged to check the official Cerritos city website or Los Angeles County’s election resources for the most accurate and updated information about the endorsed candidates and the issues surrounding Measures J and K.
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- The upcoming Cerritos City Council election is a significant event for public safety and community news, as several candidates, including Mark Pulido, Riaz Surti, Pat Ashok Patnaik, Jennifer Hong, Sophia Tse, and Rocky Pavone, are vying for seats.
- While Mark Pulido, Riaz Surti, and Pat Ashok Patnaik have been endorsed by The Los Cerritos Community News for the election, the news outlet is urging residents to vote against Measures J and K due to potential implications for city policy and legislation.
- Measures J and K are proposed charter amendments that could lead to increased costs for stand-alone elections, voter suppression, and fewer services compared to LA County-run elections.
- As the election date approaches, residents are encouraged to access the official Cerritos city website or Los Angeles County’s election resources for accurate and updated information about candidates and the issues surrounding Measures J and K.
