Government and Infrastructure
In the California State Legislature, Montebello is located in the 30th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ronald S. Calderon, and in the 58th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Charles M. Calderon. Federally, Montebello is located in California's 38th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +20 and is represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.
Montebello utilizes a city council/city administrator form of government. The city council provides political leadership and policy direction. The city administrator provides the leadership and management of the city and the department heads. Montebello has six department heads and some oversee more than one division.
The Montebello Redevelopment Agency has three project areas:
- Montebello Hills Redevelopment Project Area
- Montebello Economic Revitalization Project Area
- South Montebello Industrial Redevelopment Project Area
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving Montebello.
The United States Postal Service operates the Montebello Post Office at 145 North 5th Street and the Montebello Hills Post Office at 2547 Via Campo.
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