Council District 9 contains a concentration of wealth in LA Live, Expo Park, BMO Stadium, Convention Center, and USC. We must ensure that those assets remain strong and resourced. We must also ensure that those dollars and amenities are more easily accessible to all residents in the District. As it currently stands, residents are often forced to travel outside the district—or even the city—to access basic goods, services, jobs, and opportunities. This means that our hard-earned dollars are leaving our community!

That’s why, I will:

• Host first 100-days community forums to align community priorities with city budgets.

• Reform zoning and permitting to support mixed-use and affordable developments.

• Promote infrastructure that supports upward mobility for street vendors, small businesses, and working families.

Revitalizing our neighborhoods also means creating walkable business corridors, expanding green and recreational spaces, and investing in youth-friendly amenities. I’ll work in close partnership with artists, cultural institutions, running clubs, wellness leaders, and local nonprofits to host festivals, parades, and open street events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and talent.

When we have short-term solutions and residents see results, they'll continue to be involved and help plant the seeds for bigger projects. I will work on investing in cleaner streets, safer sidewalks, and more strategies to ensure dollars to stay in the 9th district.