The City Council consists of an elected mayor and four elected council members. Each serves a four-year term.

• Mayor Keith Blackburn
• Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel, District 3
• Council Member Melanie Burkholder, District 1
• Council Member Carolyn Luna, District 2
• Council Member Teresa Acosta, District 4

Districts

The Mayor is elected by voters citywide. City Council members are elected by district.
Look up your address to find your district.

City Council meetings

The City Council generally meets three times a month on Tuesdays. Meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to each regularly scheduled Council meeting and at least 24 hours prior to each Special Council meeting.

2023 City Council Meeting Calendar

Other elected officials 

The City of Carlsbad also has an elected City Clerk and City Treasurer.

Contact information

council@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-2830

For general information and assistance, the Office of the City Manager is here to help:
help@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-2820

City Council mailing address:
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

council@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-2830