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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Annual Mayoral Transition and Council Reorganization
Cerritos has a new mayor and mayor pro tem for the year ahead. Lynda Johnson becomes the first Filipino American to serve as Cerritos mayor, with Mark Pulido as her second-in-command, as the city marks its 70th anniversary.
Renaming Shoemaker/Oak Crest intersection for Robert Beall
The council split 3-2 to rename the intersection next to Whitney High School after its founding principal. Supporters said Beall built the school into the state's top-ranked high school; opponents said the city rushed the decision without thorough vetting or school district coordination.