Los Angeles City Council District 13 winner election?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current rolePlace management professional
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPlace management professional
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EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge — degree in cinematography
Notable personal detailsRich Sarian is a candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 13. He has worked in place management and business improvement district leadership, including serving as vice president of strategic initiatives for the South Park Business Improvement District. He has been involved in community and arts organizations, including chairing the Hollywood Arts Council and serving on the board of the Hollywood Police Activities League. He earned a degree in cinematography from California State University, Northridge.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes tax and fee increases, describing taxes as a last resort and saying he will prioritize existing city and grant funds before raising taxes. He proposes cutting red tape and securing tax credits for businesses and the creative economy to support economic growth.
Climate & Energy
Supports moving Los Angeles toward renewable energy and reducing car dependence through denser, transit- and walkable development; emphasizes local environmental improvements such as tree-planting and waste-reduction programs. Positions favor clean-energy incentives and urban-density measures rather than explicit fossil-fuel phase-out language.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports re‑envisioning public safety with expanded unarmed crisis responders and shifting some functions away from sworn officers while enforcing existing laws related to encampments and involuntary treatment. Emphasizes non‑police interventions for nonviolent social problems and accountability for homelessness spending rather than expanding LAPD headcount alone.
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