City Council

Larry G. Burrola
Mayor

Mayor 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 and 2020.  Mayor 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 5, 2024.

2021 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)

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

Foothill Transit Zone (Alternate)

Independent Cities Association (Delegate)

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

Albert F. Ambriz
Mayor Pro Tem

Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz was elected to the Irwindale City Council in November 2013 and was re-elected in November 2018.  Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz has resided in Irwindale for 30+ years and has served our country as a Marine for 21 years.  He was also a Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Irwindale, and retired after eight years of service. 

Some of Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz’s top priorities include community safety, fiscal responsibility, and sustained and continually improving programs for the Irwindale community.

His current term of office expires November 8, 2022.

2021 Appointments

(Resolution No.  2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)

Mark A Breceda

Councilmember

Councilmember Mark Breceda was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in March 1999, and has been re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2020. 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.  Councilmember 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 5, 2024.

2021 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)

Manuel R. Garcia
Councilmember

Councilmember Manuel R. Garcia was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in March 2001 and has been elected in 2007, 2011 , 2015 and 2020.  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 5, 2024.

2021 Appointments

(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)