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Whittier's new council dropped the speaker card requirement and set a flat two-minute limit for all speakers — changes that roll back policies put in place by the administration that was voted out in April.
May 29, 2026
Whittier's April 14 election delivered a series of milestones that haven't been seen in the city's 128-year history — and in some cases, ever.
May 04, 2026
Whittier's 2026 election drew the highest turnout the city has seen in recent April cycles — but the data behind the numbers tells a bigger story about who votes, where, and why the date of an election matters more than most people realize.
April 25, 2026
A Whittier Planning Commissioner who sparked controversy over an ICE-themed costume party video has resigned — three days after the election, where the City Council majority that had repeatedly declined to act on calls for his removal were voted out.
April 18, 2026
Three weeks before the April 14 election, Whittier locked in three years of police raises. Here's what's in the contracts the new council is inheriting — and what it will cost.
April 16, 2026
Three weeks before the April 14 election, Whittier's outgoing council reshaped city hall. New positions, new contracts, and a costly severance package now await the new council elected to change things.
April 16, 2026
Whittier has not seen margins like these in a long time. Early results from Tuesday's city election show challengers leading incumbents by nearly 40 points in the mayor's race and by similar margins in both council districts.
April 14, 2026
Mayor Joe called Whittier a "red city" at a Republican campaign event on Sunday. But when party labels appear on the ballot, Whittier voters have consistently chosen Democratic candidates. Here's what the numbers show.
March 03, 2026
For two years, the plan to remove more than 100 trees from Uptown Whittier has divided the community, sparked a lawsuit, and triggered a state investigation into the mayor. Now it has become the centerpiece of the April 14 election.
February 26, 2026
