The City Council was the main legislative body of the City of Los Santos from January 20, 2024. It was also referred to as the Council of Eight. After Alan Crane retired as Chief Justice on July 2, 2024, the City Council was legislatively dissolved on July 10, 2024.
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To the esteemed citizens of our beloved State of San Andreas: There is no shying away from the crises that befell our previous government and society. The handling of the Sanguine Conflict, much like the proverbial straw on the camel’s back, continued the cascading erosion of trust in our Government that ultimately lead to a full collapse. The tragedies that have befallen our state in our recent past are devastating realities, ones that we must remember and carry with us as we make our way forward, should we intend on learning from our predecessors to create a better world for ourselves. One of the greatest tragedies is that we, as a society, lost faith in the very social contract at the core of our ideals to begin with. Our great State will now employ a robust, representative democratic system of Government. This system has been sculpted to ensure that more voices, more ideas, and more solutions are brought to the table. The heart of this new democracy lies in our City Council, a panel made up of 8 representatives varied in expertise: The sitting Mayor, the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Mayor, the Chief Justice, the Head of the BAR Association, the Healthcare Liaison, the Law Enforcement Liaison, and the Treasurer. Each role has their own function, and this system will ensure that one voice may not drown out the many.
— Memorandum Establishing the City Council on December 18, 2023
Council Structure and Responsibilities[]
During the repopulation of Los Santos, the federal government felt that the previous iteration of government harbored much distrust and concern from the citizens. As such, they elected to form a new democratic system of government, featuring both elected and appointed officials. Notably, the appointed Treasurer's Seat has replaced the Mayor of Los Santos's unchecked authority to transfer funds directly from the State Account (Alan Crane believed that three Mayors of Los Santos had spent too much money from it).
The City Council is comprised of eight representatives with varied expertise. Each role has its own main function, but all come together regularly to discuss legislation, new ideas, and challenges they have faced.
- The Mayor's Seat is filled by the quarterly Mayoral Election, after winning the majority vote. The Mayor is responsible for managing taxes, government payrolls, the oversight of businesses, and other sundry managerial duties.
- The Chief of Staff's Seat is appointed directly by the Mayor. This position focuses on carrying out the Mayor's goals on a day-to-day basis, promoting their principles and ideals.
- The Deputy Mayor's Seat is filled by the runner-up in the Mayoral Election. This position ensures fair representation for the constituents whose candidate was not elected.
- The Chief Justice's Seat is appointed directly by the Federal Government, and oversees the entire Department of Justice.
- The Head of the Bar Association's Seat is an elected position among the members of the DOJ, including judges and attorneys. In addition to their role on the City Council, this position also oversees the Civilian Oversight Board.
- The Treasurer's Seat is applied for, with interviews held by the Chief Justice and an exploratory committee, and is based on competency and merit. This position is responsible for fiscal policy and budget oversight.
- The Healthcare Liaison's Seat is elected by members of healthcare-related government fields, such as the Emergency Medical Services, the Los Santos Medical Group, and the Psychology Department. Their main responsibilities are to provide representation and act as a voice for the medical personnel to the board.
- The Law Enforcement Liaison's Seat is elected by members of the Unified Police Department and the Department of Corrections. Their main responsibilities are to provide representation and act as a voice for the law enforcement personnel to the board.
Expectations of the City Council and its Members[]
All elected and appointed members of the Los Santos City Council must swear an Oath of Office upon formally adopting their position, affirming that they have a clean criminal record bearing no felonies of any kind, no formal allegiance to any other government(s), agencies, and/or special interest groups that would prevent them from acting in the best interest of the City of Los Santos, and that they have not been formerly impeached or removed from a similar position of governmental trust.
Failure to adhere to the aforementioned expectations and requirements risks the revocation of their position and prevention of holding a seat on the City Council indefinitely. Members can also be dismissed if they violate one or more of the Articles of Impeachment listed within the Los Santos Constitution.
Chief Justice Alan Crane per unanimous agreement from the Council of Eight amended the expectations as follows:
- As of February 7th, 2024, all City Council members must disclose any formal business investments, relationships, or ghost-writers of legislation prior to presentation to the Council of Eight for a vote.
- As of March 9th, 2024, any City Council member who is successfully impeached may not run for office again for a period of 9 months. (Starting from the commencement of the replacement member).
Council Voting[]
For council voting, each member of the City Council has one vote, with the Mayor's vote acting as two in the event of a tie. Any majority vote is deemed successful, but the federal government has veto power if there are fewer than a three-fourths vote for a certain outcome. In this way, the City Council has a strong level of self-determination, but the Federal Government may step in if there is not a strong majority.
Inaugural Council of Eight (Elected January 20, 2024)[]
Mayor’s Office 3 seats |
Department of Justice 3 seats | ||
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Mayor Elected by the People of Los Santos (Winner of Mayoral Election) |
Chief Justice Appointed by the Federal Government | ||
Maximilian Thoroughbred | Alan Crane | ||
January 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024 | December 15, 2023 - July 2, 2024 | ||
Chief of Staff Appointed by the Mayor |
Head of BAR Association Elected by the Department of Justice | ||
Juno Sweeney | Lance Malton | ||
January 20, 2024 - February 23, 2024 (fired) | January 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024 | ||
Deputy Mayor Elected by the People of Los Santos (Runner Up of Mayoral Election) |
Treasurer Appointed by the Chief Justice & Committee | ||
Michael Simone | Etta Hawthorne | ||
January 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024 | January 15, 2024 - May 1, 2024 | ||
Community Liaison 2 seats | |||
Healthcare Liaison Elected by Healthcare Workers |
Law Enforcement Liaison Elected by Law Enforcement Workers | ||
Philippa Canter | Malcolm Nekoda | ||
January 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024 | January 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024 |
April 2024 Council of Eight (Elected April 20, 2024)[]
Mayor’s Office 3 seats |
Department of Justice 3 seats | ||
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Mayor Elected by the People of Los Santos (Winner of Mayoral Election) |
Chief Justice Appointed by the Federal Government | ||
Maximilian Thoroughbred | Alan Crane | ||
January 20, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | December 15, 2023 - July 2, 2024 (retired) | ||
Chief of Staff Appointed by the Mayor |
Head of BAR Association Elected by the Department of Justice | ||
Siobhan Thoroughbred | Murphy Braun | ||
February 23, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | April 26, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | ||
Deputy Mayor Elected by the People of Los Santos (Runner Up of Mayoral Election) |
Treasurer Appointed by the Chief Justice & Committee | ||
Solomon Walker | Terrance "TJ" Walker | ||
April 20, 2024 - July 2, 2024 (stepped down) | May 1, 2024 - May 21, 2024 (assassinated) | ||
Community Liaison 2 seats | |||
Healthcare Liaison Elected by Healthcare Workers |
Law Enforcement Liaison Elected by Law Enforcement Workers | ||
Philippa Canter | Cletus Cornwood | ||
January 20, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | April 20, 2024 - July 10, 2024 |
Final City Council (Dissolved July 10, 2024)[]
Mayor’s Office 3 seats |
Department of Justice 3 seats | ||
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Mayor Elected by the People of Los Santos (Winner of Mayoral Election) |
Chief Justice Appointed by the Federal Government | ||
Maximilian Thoroughbred | Alan Crane | ||
January 20, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | December 15, 2023 - July 2, 2024 | ||
Chief of Staff Appointed by the Mayor |
Head of BAR Association Elected by the Department of Justice | ||
Siobhan Thoroughbred | Murphy Braun | ||
February 23, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | April 26, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | ||
Deputy Mayor Elected by the People of Los Santos (Runner Up of Mayoral Election) |
Treasurer Appointed by the Chief Justice & Committee | ||
Solomon Walker | Glen Frugal | ||
April 20, 2024 - July 2, 2024 | June 4, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | ||
Community Liaison 2 seats | |||
Healthcare Liaison Elected by Healthcare Workers |
Law Enforcement Liaison Elected by Law Enforcement Workers | ||
Philippa Canter | Cletus Cornwood | ||
January 20, 2024 - July 10, 2024 | April 20, 2024 - July 10, 2024 |
City Council Election Results (January 20, 2024)[]
Polls Closed - January 20, 2024
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City Council Meetings[]
The first meeting of the City Council took place on January 20, 2024. Law Enforcement Liaison Nekoda did not attend. No legislation was introduced.
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Listed below are cursory summaries of each of the City Council's legislative meetings, which start Saturdays at 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
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Cletus Cornwood has been invited by new Chief of Staff Siobhan Thoroughbred and her husband the Mayor to take notes and discuss his disciplinary situation. Captains Leonardo Slacks and Wyatt Turner are present. Mayor Thoroughbred and Treasurer Hawthorne are 18 and 22 minutes late, respectively. Moonshine is being served for the first time.
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Mr. Kebun has snuck in. Bobby Charles and Carmine Costello are present at the Mayor’s invitation. Cletus Cornwood is also present to guard him and Siobhan. Chief Justice Crane introduces Spanish Justice Minister Arthur Canón and his assistants as observers.
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Healthcare Liaison Canter is absent.
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Deputy Mayor Simone is absent this meeting.
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Head of Bar Malton is absent. Duncan Fenwell, Beric Johnson, Ruby York, Cletus Cornwood, Oshiera Petros and Timo Korhonen are in the room for most of the meeting’s duration. Ursula Leichenberg is filming for the first time.
Video coverage of City Council Meeting March 23, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
Video coverage of City Council Meeting March 30, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
The Thoroughbreds are 16 minutes late. Kyle Pred keeps interrupting loudly on the other side of the door.
Video coverage of City Council Meeting April 6, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
The Thoroughbreds are 16 minutes late again. Treasurer Hawthorne is absent.
Video coverage of City Council Meeting April 13, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
City Council Election Results (April 20, 2024)[]
Polls Closed - April 20, 2024
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City Council Meetings[]
Video coverage of City Council Meeting May 2, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
Video coverage of City Council Meeting May 7, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
Video coverage of City Council Meeting May 14, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
Video coverage of City Council Meeting May 21, 2024 provided by DED-PAN. |
The End of the City Council[]
The City Council effectively ended once Alan Crane retired as its Chief Justice on July 2, 2024. Newly promoted Justice Brittany Angel and Justice Norman Adams concluded that they need to rewrite and broaden the Los Santos Constitution. Their changes dissolved the City Council and split the island into two jurisdictions with their own legislations, Los Santos County and Blaine County, who would have their own Mayors with the power to appoint their own Chief of Police and Sheriff respectively for their county. In a state announcement on July 8, 2024, Justice Brittany Angel announced that the application process had been opened for the Blaine County Mayor and Los Santos County Mayor elections. In a subsequent state announcement, Justice Angel announced a third public office open for election: the San Andreas Medical Authority Director. Joined by a new contributor Justice John Bailey, the Justices presented a State of the Union on July 10, 2024 to usher in the new Constitution of the State of San Andreas and legislation changes. The legislation establishing the City Council was removed.