NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTION

Helping shape Encino’s future. Neighborhood Council elections are your chance to support fair, transparent, and accessible local representation.

• Apply to Run for Office 
• Learn How to Vote

What is an NC election?

A Neighborhood Council election is the official City of Los Angeles process used to select board members who represent Encino stakeholders in local government matters. Elections are overseen by the City Clerk and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, with rules for candidate eligibility, filing, certification, voting, and ballot handling.

Election Day

The Encino Neighborhood Council election will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Voting location and hours will be announced once confirmed.

How to become a candidate

To run for the Encino Neighborhood Council Board, candidates must submit a completed candidate filing application through the City Clerk’s Neighborhood Council candidate filing process. The application includes candidate information, the seat being sought, and documentation showing stakeholder eligibility. Candidates may file online through the City’s candidate filing portal or submit a paper application by mail, email, or drop-off, depending on the filing instructions in effect for the election cycle. View Candidate Filing Resources.

Important information

Only certified candidates will appear on the ballot. Election materials, ballots, and notices will be updated as dates and instructions are confirmed by the City Clerk and EmpowerLA. For official election information, please visit the Neighborhood Council Elections page or use the City Clerk contact information provided in the candidate filing resources.

ENC Election Timeline information (click this link to open the timeline details)

Learn more

• What It Means To Be A Neighborhood Council Candidate (YoutTube)
• 2027_Neighborhood_Council_Election_Handbook.pdf
• NC Information Guide | Office of the City Clerk
• Candidate Application

Get involved

Attend ENC board meetings, join a committee, and stay informed as a stakeholder. Committee participation is a great way to get involved, share your perspective, and help shape the work of the Encino Neighborhood Council.

You can find upcoming meetings on the ENC Calendar and learn more about committee opportunities on the Committees page.

Stay connected

Whether you plan to run, vote, attend meetings, or join a committee, your participation matters. Stay tuned for updates as election dates, locations, and filing instructions are confirmed.