Laguna Beach government guide

Laguna Beach City Council

Meet the five current councilmembers, see their terms and official contact information, and find meeting agendas, videos and ways to participate.

Current members Meetings, agendas & videos Contact the Council
Entrance to Laguna Beach City Hall
Laguna Beach City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue.
5at-large members
Mark OrgillMayor
Hallie JonesMayor Pro Tem
2nd & 4th Tuesdaysgenerally at 5 p.m.; verify the calendar

Current roster

Who is on the Laguna Beach City Council?

Councilmembers are elected citywide to four-year terms. Titles, election years, term expiration dates and phone numbers below were checked against the City’s published roster on August 19, 2026.

Mayor Pro Tem

Hallie Jones

Elected 2024 · term expires 2028

Born and raised in Laguna Beach, Jones has worked in nonprofit management and conservation, including Heal the Bay, Laguna Canyon Foundation and Crystal Cove Conservancy. She was elected in 2024.

Official City biography Call 949-992-5419
Additional attributed background

Crystal Cove profile · LinkedIn

Councilmember

Bob Whalen

Elected 2012 · term expires 2028

A Laguna Beach resident since 1984, Whalen served on the Laguna Beach Unified School District board before his election to the Council in 2012.

Official City biography Call 949-497-0796

Recent and upcoming public meetings

City Council meetings

Open City Council meetings

Meetings and participation

How to follow or address the Council

Regular meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Schedules and locations can change, so confirm the posted agenda before attending.

City Council correspondence may become a public record. If you want a written comment included in the official record, follow the instructions and deadline on the City’s current agenda.

How local government works

What does the City Council do?

Sets policy

The Council adopts ordinances and resolutions, approves the City budget and sets priorities for municipal services.

Appoints and oversees

Laguna Beach uses a council-manager form of government. The Council sets policy and appoints the city manager, who directs day-to-day City operations.

Hears public business

The Council holds public meetings, appoints members of boards and commissions, and hears certain land-use and administrative appeals.

Sources and standards

How this page is maintained

Office, term and contact facts come from City of Laguna Beach pages. Short biographies summarize attributed public sources; they are not endorsements. Outside career links are included only where they add relevant context. So Laguna does not reproduce third-party headshots without permission.

Official source last checked: August 25, 2026. See something that changed? Send a correction with a source.

Laguna Beach City Council FAQ

How many members are on the Laguna Beach City Council?

Five. Laguna Beach elects councilmembers at large, meaning voters citywide vote for the available seats.

Who is the mayor of Laguna Beach?

Mark Orgill is listed by the City as mayor as of this page’s August 19, 2026 review.

When does the Laguna Beach City Council meet?

Regular meetings are generally scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday at 5 p.m. Always verify the date, location and agenda on the official City calendar.

How can I contact the City Council?

Use the City’s official contact page for individual phone and email links or to contact the full Council. Messages sent to City officials may be public records.

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