Los Angeles City Council District 13 winner election?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleUrban community planner
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundUrban community planner
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Notable personal detailsRich Sarian is a Los Angeles-based urban community planner and 2026 candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 13. He has worked in business improvement districts, including in downtown Los Angeles’ South Park area, and has served as vice president of strategic initiatives for the South Park Social District. He has also been involved with local civic organizations, including the Hollywood Police Activities League board.
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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.
News
Rich Sarian is in the news because of the Los Angeles City Council District 13 primary election. The results are still uncertified, and winners will not be officially marked until early July 2026. The race is still being finalized, with the top-two outcome depending on the certified count.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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