City of El Monte

The Community
Located approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, El Monte is the hub of the San Gabriel Valley, where two major freeways – Interstates 605 and 10 – intersect. With a population of approximately 120,000, El Monte offers a mix of housing, employment and community amenities and is characterized by an ethnically diverse and dynamic population. The community’s residents share a growing pride and awareness that El Monte is a great place to live, work, and play.  El Monte’s slogan is “Welcome to Friendly El Monte” and, true to its word, the City has maintained a reputation for having a “business friendly attitude” by attracting commercial and retail businesses as well as international corporations through its Foreign Trade Zone.

The City Government
Incorporated as a municipality in 1912, the City of El Monte is a general law city and operates under a council/city manager form of government. The Mayor and City Council are elected by the voters of El Monte and are responsible for overseeing the delivery of local government services to the residents of the city. The City Clerk and City Treasurer are also elected.  The City of El Monte is a full-service city with 300+ full-time and 300+ part-time employees. City departments include: Administration, Finance, Economic Development, Human Resources/Risk Management, Parks/Recreation & Community Services, Public Works, and Police.