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Named one of the fastest-growing cities in America, the City of Palmdale has enjoyed tremendous growth and prosperity over the last decade. The more than 145,000 residents who call Palmdale home enjoy a pleasing quality of life in this family-oriented community.
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Palmdale is a general law City governed under the council/manager form of local government. The mayor is elected every two years for a two-year term. Also every two years, two of the four councilmembers are elected to serve four-year terms.
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Meetings begin at 7 pm in the City Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highyway, Suite B.
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