City Council

Mark A Breceda

Mayor Pro Tem

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Breceda was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in March 1999, and has been re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015.  He has the distinction of being selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor a record 9 times.

He is lifelong resident of the City of Irwindale and continues a family tradition of service to his community as did his father, brother and sister before him.  Mayor Pro Tem Breceda is a local business owner and is committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Irwindale

His current term of office expires November 3, 2020.

*Term extended by one year per Ordinance No. 711, adopted on March 8, 2017

2020 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2019-67-3151, adopted December 11, 2019)

California Contract Cities Association (Alternate)

League of CA Cities, Los Angeles County Chapter (Alternate)

Independent Cities Association (Alternate)

Board of Directors of Sanitation Districts 15 & 22 of Los Angeles County (Alternate)

Gold Line Phase II Construction Authority (Alternate)

San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (Alternate)

Larry G. Burrola
Council Member

Councilmember Larry G. Burrola was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in November 2007 at which time he was selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor, and was re-elected in November 2015.  Councilmember Burrola supports new and exciting opportunities for Irwindale residents, public safety and the diverse business community. 

He is a lifelong Irwindale resident and has also served as a Planning Commissioner. 

His term of office expires November 3, 2020.

*Terms extended by one year per Ordinance No. 711, adopted on March 8, 2017

2020 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2019-67-3151, adopted December 11, 2019)

Foothill Transit Zone (Alternate)

Independent Cities Association (Delegate)

Southern California Association of Governments (Alternate)

Manual R. Garcia
Council Member

Councilmember Manuel R. Garcia was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in March 2001 and has been elected in 2007, 2011 and 2015.  He was selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor in 2010.  Councilmember Garcia is a lifetime resident of the City of Irwindale.  He supports the growth of general fund revenues, particularly through revenue-generating projects, to preserve the City’s reserves. 

He is committed to continual improvement of the quality of life for the Irwindale community and takes pride in the way that the City has flourished over the years.

His term of office expires November 3, 2020.

*Terms extended by one year per Ordinance No. 711, adopted on March 8, 2017

2020 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2019-67-3151, adopted December 11, 2019)

California Contract Cities Association (Delegate)

San Gabriel Vector Control (Delegate)

H. Manuel Ortiz
Council Member

Councilmember H. Manuel Ortiz was first elected to the Irwindale City Council on November 2005 and has been re-elected in 2009, 2013 and 2018.  He was selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor in 2006 and 2009.  Councilmember Ortiz supports the continued advancement of the City of Irwindale, and advocates for issues such as fiscal accountability, improved City programs for youth and seniors, public safety and housing opportunities.

Councilmember Ortiz serves with the goal of building an Irwindale that thrives economically, while maintaining the small town quality of live that the community has cherished for generations.

His term of office expires November 8, 2022. 

2020 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2019-67-3151, adopted December 11, 2019)

California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Delegate)

Southern California Association of Governments (Delegate)

Gold Line Phase II Construction Authority (Delegate)