The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, approved the appointment of Patrice Lattimore as the next City Clerk, who will oversee the 2026 elections and an ongoing process to update the City Charter. She starts on Sept. 24, replacing former City Clerk Holly Wolcott, who retired in January following a 37-year career at City Hall.
Council members voted unanimously to confirm Lattimore. Mayor Karen Bass nominated her last week to serve as the City Clerk, citing her extensive career working in the office.
“I’ve had the pleasure of being with the city for 26 years and with the office of the City Clerk for 24 of those years, and so I’m well acquainted with the task ahead of me,” Lattimore said.
Lattimore serves as the chief management analyst for the City Clerk’s office, where she has developed a legislative management system and increased Spanish language accessibility for all council and committee meetings.
Lattimore received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, and later earned her master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Los Angeles Pacific University.
“I will ensure we consistently operate with the highest standards of efficiency and responsiveness by leveraging modern technology and optimizing all available resources,” Lattimore said. “It’s important to me that we streamline service delivery.”
Councilmember Imelda Padilla thanked Lattimore for taking up the role, adding that she’s excited knowing the next clerk will focus on enhancing systems and improving efficiency. Petty Santos had served as interim city clerk following Wolcott’s retirement.
