On Tuesday 8/23 the Torrance City Council met to choose a District 2 Councilmember, to fill the seat that George Chen left vacant when he was sworn in as Mayor in July. (Ref City Charter Sec 603(b)). The term continues until the next election in March 2024. The City Clerk was prepared to give the Oath of Office at the meeting, with a blank space on the document ready to be filled with the name of the newly selected city council member.