Politics
Whittier was once very conservative politically, but in recent years has become divided, with the Central and Western portions of Whittier voting more for Democrats, and East Whittier voting more for Republicans.
In the state legislature Whittier is located in the 30th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ronald S. Calderon, and in the 56th, 58th and 60th Assembly Districts, represented by Democrats Tony Mendoza, Charles M. Calderon and Republican Curt Hagman respectively. Federally, Whittier is located in California's 38th, 39th, and 42nd congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs of D +20, D +13, and R +10 respectively and are represented by Democrats Grace Napolitano and Linda Sánchez and Republican Gary Miller respectively.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier.
At one time the California Youth Authority operated the Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility. The center, which started operations in 1890, closed.
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