Three Artesia Council Seats Up for Grabs in Today's Election

Election Day has arrived in the city of Artesia. Residents must select council three council members.

And this year, they must decide if they want to keep the council they have known for the last few years together or if they want to replace all three or none.

The seats for incumbents Sally Zuniga Flowers, a businesswoman, John P. Lyon, a project manager and Victor Manalo, university professor, are open. The challengers are Manu Patel, an insurance broker, Melissa Ramoso, deputy senate director and Ali S. Taj, a licensed financial advisor.

Included with this article is a copy of the sample ballot that contains statements from each candidate. The ballot also includes candidates for the ABC Unified School District You can find your polling place online by visiting the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters’ website or by calling (562) 466-1310.

County election polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The county registrar warns that some local cities conducting separate municipal elections may close polls at 7 p.m. Always check your sample ballot booklet to verify the correct election poll hours.