Founded in 1906, the community was originally called Firth, petitioned to be called Somerset, and eventually settled on Bellflower.  However, it did not incorporate until 1957.  Their motto is “Families. Businesses. Futures. Growing Together.”  And they have a population of just over 79,000.  From their origins as an agricultural Dutch enclave, Bellflower has transformed into a diverse city that is constantly seeking to innovate and reinvent itself to support its growing community. The 42nd district covers nearly all of Bellflower, excepting a small south-west portion of it. City of Bellflower website