Councilmember Bill De Witt

Bill De Witt currently represents the City Council as Councilmember.

Councilmember De Witt was first elected to serve as a Member of the South Gate City Council in November of 1980 and has served on and off since. Councilmember De Witt served an interim appointment on November 3, 2004 to fill a vacancy by former Council Member Steve Gutierrez and was then elected on March 8, 2005 to serve a four year term.

Councilmember De Witt previously served on the South Gate Planning Commission between 1978 - 1980 and January 2004 through November 2004.

Councilmember De Witt grew up in Southern California, is a graduate of the University of Southern California and served in the United States Coast Guard. He has been in the wood business industry in South Gate since 1965.Councilmember De Witt is an active member of the South Gate Rotary Club, is actively involved in water issues and has an interest in agriculture.

Councilmember De Witt serves on the following Committees and Boards:
League of California Cities
Independent Cities Association
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts 1 and 2
Southeast Water Coalition
Orangeline Development Authority
Emergency Preparedness Commission

Please feel free to contact Councilmember De Witt at (323) 563-9543.