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Temple City Government

The Temple City Council consists of five members, each elected by the people-at-large for four-year terms of office. The council establishes law and policy. Each year, the council selects one of its members to act as mayor and one as mayor pro tempore. The mayor presides over council meetings and represents the city at various civic functions, and the mayor pro tempore serves in the mayor’s absence. City council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Since 1960, fire and medical emergency services have been provided by the County of Los Angeles Fire Station 47. Along with fire protection and safety services, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department offers many public programs to educate and assist citizens with handling major emergencies.

C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Training), A.W.A.R.E. (Arson Watch and Resident Education) and W.A.T.C.H. (Water Awareness Training for Children in the Home) are just a few of the educational programs provided by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. Other educational services include the ABCs of Fire Safety, Exit Drills in the Home, Buying and Installing Smoke Detectors, Safe Surrender and Safe House classes. There are also special youth programs such as Junior Lifeguards, Rescue Youth and the Junior Fire Chief Program. To learn more about the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, visit www.fire.lacounty.gov. Temple City Fire Station 47 is located at 5946 N. Kauffman Avenue. For non-emergencies, Station 47 can be reached at 626-287-9521.

The Temple Station Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been providing public safety since 1926. The Temple Station is located at 8838 Las Tunas Drive, and its business phone number is 626-285-7171. The station’s patrol area encompasses 66 square miles and provides a variety of programs and services to Temple City and surrounding cities.

For those who have been thinking about a career in law enforcement, a call to 1-800-A-Deputy is the first step to take. One might also consider becoming a reserve deputy sheriff or a station volunteer.

Devoted members of the community are integral to the success of the Temple Station L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Different programs suit different abilities and interests. For teens considering career paths, the Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a good choice. Amateur radio operators might like using their abilities with Temple Station’s Hamwatch or Disaster Communications service. Retirees or those with some spare time can join Volunteers on Patrol or assist at the Station Desk, Detective Bureau or Secretariat. Horse lovers might find appeal in joining the Sheriff’s Posse. Those wanting to donate their time or expertise may contact the volunteer coordinator at 626-292-3336.

To contact the Temple Station online (non-emergencies only), e-mails can be sent to templecity
crimetips@lasd.org.

Temple City’s Governing Body

Mayor Cathe Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Capra
Councilman Ken Gillanders
Councilman Fernando Vizcarra
Councilman Judy Wong