Porterville City Council

Elected at large by the citizens as the legislative policy-making branch of City government are five members of the City Council. Through its power to pass ordinances, levy taxes, award contracts and appoint the City Manager and City Attorney, committees and commissions, the Council directs the course of city government. The City Council also acts as the Porterville Redevelopment Agency, the Porterville Public Improvement Corporation, the Porterville Public Financing Authority, and the Porterville Planning Commission.

Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session, and 6:30 p.m. for the public meeting. The meetings are held in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 291 N. Main Street.