While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center. These facilities allow the residents of Carson to enjoy a variety of sports, recreational and cultural programs. The city's educational needs are served by Los Angeles Unified School District, and the community has access to 47 church organizations.
- Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk
- Monica Cooper, City Treasurer
- Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
- Jim Dear, Council Member, Distric 2
- Cedric Hicks, Sr., Council Member, District 3
- Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tempore, District 1
- Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager, Administrative S
- Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development
- John Raymond, Assistant City Manager, Economic Develop
- David Roberts, Jr., City Manager
- Arlington Rogers, Jr., Director of Public Works Department
- Arleen Bocatija Rojas, Council Member, District 4
- Michael Whittiker, Director of Community Services
