Armenta Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2012

After 10 years serving Culver City as the city clerk, mayor and as a councilmember, Christopher Armenta has decided it is time to move on.

Armenta issued a press release on Friday afternoon stating that he will not be seeking re-election in April 2012.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this community as an elected official for 10 consecutive years,” Armenta said in a statement. “Culver City has much to be proud of and I am thankful to have been a part of the progressive and exciting projects taking place in this great community.”

While Armenta has only been on the council since 2008, he was first elected as City Clerk in 2002. Armenta stated going forward he intends to focus on his professional and his personal life.

“Our city is fiscally strong,” he stated. “We have top notch city services and excellent city employees. Our development projects are innovative and community friendly. I will leave office knowing that the city is in a good place, and the future is bright. I am most grateful for the opportunity to work so closely with the community, and have had the good fortune of working alongside intelligent and thoughtful colleagues.”

Armenta said that just because he will not run again, the community should still come out and vote.   

“I encourage you to follow the upcoming elections closely and vote this April 2012,” he said. “Again, thank you for your support. Here’s to a healthy and happy New Year!”

The new City Council elections will be held on April 10, 2012. The official filing period for nominations opens on Dec. 19 and runs through Jan. 17, 2012.

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