City of Carson

I don’t know a whole lot about Carson, but I like the South Bay Pavillion mall — it’s not all extra corporate like Westfield malls and it has a theater I hear is pretty nice. I like all of the people I know from Carson, and this city houses the only three story IKEA of which I’ve heard…

Lots of places to shop and eat.

As a newly naturalized US citizen, I went to the Clerk Office of the Carson City Hall to apply for my new US passport. This was a very pleasant experience, with very courteous staff, and very professional and quick service.
This definitely beats going to the Post Office to take care of this. Calling around to find a usable place after being turned away at my local post office, it turns out that most post office locations now require appointments for passport acceptance, and those were backed up for almost two months! Instead of driving all across town to find another place with walk-​in service, this was a very nice and quick alternative. They processed my application, took payment and I was out in less than 10 minutes!
Note that you need to write a check for the department of state’s fee that is separate from the fee that you pay to the city for their service ($ 25). That last one can actually be put on a credit card if you’d like, even though their website seemed to imply otherwise.
I would definitely recommend this place if you need to get a US passport done. This is a small but very well run office. It was well worth the 20 minute drive from the west side.

This is cop city! Sheesh! Maybe this place needs them… Just be careful!

If you’re a resident or someone who conducts business in Carson, you’re blessed with a great City Hall. It is well run and very organized. My occupation as a real estate agent has me dealing with many municipalities all over LA/​OC/​IE and SD.
This is the best run and most efficient City Hall building I’ve every come across in my 10 years of selling real estate.
Everyone today was very helpful and helped me to be in-​and-​out within 15 minutes even though I had to go to three different windows. THAT’S EFFICIENCY.

Doing BIG things in the 90 745… The city is definitely moving in the right direction…

My review is highly influenced from personal experience being behind the counter as a former City employee. Being privileged enough to have worked with amazing, hard working people that have taught me so much that I still think about to this day! I was sixteen when I was first hired in The City of Carson, City Hall and reflecting back, I definitely did not know what I was in for.
With any city halls, they can be intimidating! The difference with this particular city hall is that, the departments share counter space. For example, Human Resources share a long counter with Business License (Debbie and Lisa are great!), while Revenue has their own counter space all to themselves. For first time visitors, it can get a little confusing! However, the Information desk is the first counter that is shown from the entrance. Brenda, the usual information clerk at the desk is amazing at helping and directing anyone that is lost! The staircase right next to the information desk leads to the Mayor’s Office and Council Chambers. There is also restrooms upstairs. The workers are all friendly for the most part! They will be kind to you, if you drop your attitude at the door!
With all things, there is more than one side. I see The City of Carson and it’s City Hall as a plant, perhaps maybe even just a living thing that does not necessarily breathe or needs food but it does need to be sustained! If The City is well taken care of and not used for personal agendas or malicious intent, then this plant will help sustain it’s care takers. The workers and citizens, especially the upper management has an obligation to do right (which can be subject to various definitions, what is right?). Decisions should be made and passed depending on the benefit of all or close to it, not just a handful of power hungry individuals that do not even live in The City of Carson! I suppose politics can touch even the smallest Government agency. Power corrupts regardless of how big its jurisdiction.
There are many hard working women and men that are employed by The City of Carson and a variety of them work in City Hall. They are the ones that give me hope, and perhaps they will be the ones that move up the ladder to change past practices and bad habits within The City walls.

A city that has a bit of everything.