We can’t solve affordability or homelessness without building way more housing of all types all over the city, and fast.
I’ll fight to build 5,000 new homes in CD3, including at least 1,500 affordable units by making housing easier, faster, and cheaper to build. View my Housing Policy One Sheet here

• We Need to Build – The demand for housing in Los Angeles is growing, and we must meet that demand with urgency. To truly create an abundant city, we need a wide variety of housing options – from affordable and low-income housing to market-rate and middle-income homes. By ending exclusionary zoning and ensuring housing is fairly distributed across neighborhoods, especially in high-opportunity areas, we can create more inclusive communities and provide homes for all Angelenos. It’s time to stop letting special interests block housing development and start building the future we deserve.
• Cutting the Red Tape – Housing development has been delayed for far too long due to bureaucratic obstacles. We need to reform our approval processes to make Los Angeles a place that fosters development, not delays it. By making most residential and mixed-use developments “by-right” and streamlining the permitting process, we can drastically reduce the time and cost it takes to get projects off the ground.
• Land-Use Decisions – The way we use our land directly impacts the availability of housing in our city. We must shift away from the culture of saying “no” to new development and start rezoning land to allow for more diverse housing options, especially near job centers and transit hubs. Leaders in the City Council must be willing to make bold decisions to ensure we are meeting the needs of our growing population and providing housing where it’s most needed.
• Affordable Housing – The affordability crisis in Los Angeles is pushing more people into homelessness and displacement. To truly tackle this, we must create more affordable housing units and ensure that they are distributed throughout the city, not just in already-overburdened neighborhoods. We need to invest in affordable housing development, including utilizing city and county-owned land, and implement policies like density bonuses and eliminating parking requirements to incentivize the construction of affordable units. We also need to implement progressive taxes to fund this expansion and fight displacement.
• Protecting Renters – As we build more housing, we must also protect the renters who already call Los Angeles home. Renters are particularly vulnerable to eviction and displacement, and we must enforce stronger protections to ensure stable, affordable homes for all. This includes updating the city’s rent stabilization ordinance, introducing progressive property taxes, and offering rent subsidies to lower-income tenants. We must also provide legal support to tenants facing eviction, ensuring that no one is unfairly displaced.

Around 300 people are killed every year on LA streets. Meanwhile, our buses and trains are still too slow and disconnected for some people to rely on. I’ll push to make Vision Zero a reality, with safer street design, dedicated bus lanes, and 10 miles of new connected bike lanes across CD3.

• Design streets that protect people – More stop signs, speed humps, traffic diverters, and crosswalks — especially near schools and parks.
• Legalize community safety fixes – I’ll support a program to let neighbors and safe streets groups install basic improvements like crosswalks without waiting months for permits.
• Give LADOT the freedom to save lives – No more council vetoes on proven fixes. Engineers should be able to make dangerous intersections safer without political interference.
• Build real bike infrastructure – At least 10 new miles of connected, protected bike lanes that actually take people where they need to go.
• Improve bus service, don’t just talk about it – Prioritize bus lanes, speed up Metro’s projects, and advocate for heavy rail on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, so transit actually works for the people who use it.

LA talks a lot about long-term plans but meanwhile, our sidewalks are broken, our streetlights are out, and basic repairs take years. I’ll push for real investment in local infrastructure and a clear, city-wide Capital Infrastructure Plan so we can finally fix what’s broken.

• Push for a citywide capital infrastructure plan – LA needs a comprehensive map of what’s broken, what needs investment, and when it’s getting fixed, not a scattershot of short-term fixes.
• Streamline how departments work together – Right now, agencies fight each other more than they coordinate. We need a single point of leadership to make sure departments stop passing the buck.
• Hold departments accountable for delivery – That means deadlines, public reporting, and consequences when things don’t get done.
• Prioritize infrastructure in the city budget – Invest in the basics like street maintenance, sidewalks, curb ramps, storm drains and stop letting them get pushed to the bottom of the list.
• Move to a two-year budget cycle – Planning and funding major projects takes time and the city’s one-year budget timeline keeps slowing things down.

City Hall shouldn’t feel like a black hole. People in the West Valley are tired of submitting 311 requests that go nowhere, waiting weeks for a response, or being ignored by their own councilmember. I’ll make sure our district is heard and that our problems actually get fixed.

• Respond to every constituent within 24 hours – My office will be reachable, responsive, and focused on solving problems, not passing the buck.
• Follow through on city services – From potholes to tree trimming, I’ll push city departments to treat the West Valley like it matters and track service requests until they’re resolved.
• Support Neighborhood Councils, don’t sideline them – I’ll treat NCs and community groups as real partners, not rubber stamps or political headaches.
• Modernize how residents engage with the city – I’ll push for better digital tools, real-time service tracking, and transparency about when and how issues will be fixed.
• Give the Valley a real voice at City Hall – I’m not a political insider, I’m a neighbor who’s tired of watching the West Valley get overlooked.

Corruption and Scandal in Los Angeles has eroded public trust in City Hall. We must be more transparent in all our dealings and address the challenges in City Hall to build that trust back.

• Push Charter reform further – The process is underway, but we can’t let it become another missed opportunity. I’ll fight for bold changes that actually fix what’s broken.
• Expand the size of City Council – One councilmember represents 260,000 people, more than most members of Congress. Smaller districts mean more access, more responsiveness, and less concentrated power.
• Hold people accountable – Too many city employees and officials keep their jobs after serious failures. If you lie, abuse your position, or just don’t do your job, there should be real consequences.
• Strengthen whistleblower protections – City workers shouldn’t have to choose between their job and their conscience. We need real legal protections and a culture that values the truth.
• Fix land use transparency – Speed up approvals, eliminate backroom deals, and create clearer standards so development decisions aren’t left to political whim.

Starting a business in LA shouldn’t be so difficult. But right now, the city makes it painfully hard—especially for the small, local businesses that actually make our neighborhoods worth living in.

• Streamline the red tape – From permits to tenant improvements to basic registrations, it takes way too long to get a business up and running. I’ll push for a one-stop-shop model, faster timelines, and common-sense coordination between departments to cut the nonsense and get people open for business.
• Fix the business license process – Just getting registered with the city can be a nightmare. We need to simplify the process for getting a Business Tax Registration Certificate, eliminate pointless delays, and make it easier for people to do things the right way from day one.
• Fill vacant storefronts with real businesses – Too many mixed-use buildings sit empty because it’s easier for landlords to leave spaces vacant than rent to local businesses. Let’s fix the incentives and make sure city-owned projects include real, community-serving businesses—not just empty retail boxes.

Everyone in District 3—whether long-time residents, families with young children, or local business owners—deserves to feel secure in their homes and throughout their neighborhood. Unfortunately this is not the case for many individuals in our city. 

• Community-Based Policing – We must continue to advance community-based policing as a core strategy for improving public safety in Los Angeles. While most residents understand the vital role police play in keeping us safe, there is a growing demand for more respectful and equitable interactions. Restoring trust in the LAPD requires prioritizing practices like community policing, where officers build relationships with the neighborhoods they serve. By fostering mutual respect, we can create a safer and more cohesive city for all.
• Continued Reform at LAPD – Significant reforms have been made over the past decade, but our work is far from done. We must build on these strides by continuing to reduce unnecessary and harmful policing practices, like pretextual stops, and ensuring compliance with federal consent decrees. Not every 911 call requires a police response, and we need to expand the role of mental health specialists in 911 responses. Programs like the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response are a great example of how we can handle mental health crises without the need for armed intervention, allowing LAPD officers to focus on crime prevention, such as thefts and break-ins, while ensuring that individuals in need of mental health support receive the care they deserve. A more specialized, responsive approach to public safety will lead to better outcomes for everyone.
• Funding the LAFD – Our firefighters face unprecedented challenges with rising fires, extreme weather, and increasing demands on emergency services. Despite these challenges, the LAFD is operating with fewer stations and staff than it had 40 years ago, even as the city grows. To meet the needs of a modern city, we must invest in the LAFD by increasing staffing, ensuring sufficient resources, and expanding our fire stations. By strengthening our fire department, we can ensure that our first responders are equipped to handle the risks we face in the coming decades.

Parks and Green Spaces are personally very important. The ability to take my family to a park that I know is safe and clean is invaluable to me. We must ensure that all of District 3 has access to clean parks and recreation programming. Implementing a proper CIP would include funding for parks and green spaces.

• Upgrade Park Infrastructure –  Repair and modernize playground equipment, restrooms, lighting, and seating areas to create clean, safe, and welcoming environments. Increase the budget for park maintenance crews and expand staff training to keep parks in excellent condition year-round.
• Enhance Public Safety Measures – Increase park patrols, improve lighting, and install security cameras where needed to ensure everyone feels secure.
• Engage Local Schools & Nonprofits – Create partnerships that allow students and volunteer groups to participate in clean-up days, tree planting, and environmental education, forging deeper community ties.

Los Angeles has always been a city of immigrants—and our local government should reflect that. I support LA’s status as a sanctuary city because we need to protect our friends, family and neighbors who are part of the immigrant community. I oppose how the Trump administration is using ICE to intimidate, target, and kidnap immigrants who are simply here to build a better life. This was never about arresting criminals. This is about creating fear in our communities.

• Sanctuary City Status – I support Los Angeles’ status as a sanctuary city. LAPD and our other agencies should not be using our resources to assist federal immigration enforcement.
• LAPD Involvement – As a Sanctuary City, LAPD should not be assisting ICE in their operations, whether that be through making arrests or setting up blockades to protect ICE. We need city leaders who are willing to confront LAPD on these issues and hold them accountable for not following the guidelines set forth as a Sanctuary City.
• Greater Support for Immigrants – City Council should do more to support community-based organizations who are already helping immigrant families stay safe and informed. That means funding, coordination, and amplifying real-time alerts and resources when ICE is active in our communities.