Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
Meet the (likely) new LA City Council members
The balance of power is shifting in Los Angeles City Hall.
(
Frazer Harrison
/
Getty Images
)
The picture of L.A.'s new city government is coming into focus. On Wednesday, L.A. City Council District 2 candidate Jillian Burgos conceded the race, making two council races — Districts 2 and 14 — officially called. In District 10, Heather Hutt remains solidly ahead of Grace Yoo and the vote trajectory is unlikely to change much.
That means we have a solid idea now of who’s joining the City Council in the next term and how that might shift its dynamics. Here are the three candidates who have claimed, or are on a path to, victory in this year’s general election:
- District 2: Adrin Nazarian
- District 10: Heather Hutt
- District 14: Ysabel Jurado
Who are they?
From left, Adrin Nazarian, Heather Hutt and Ysabel Jurado.
(
From left: Courtesy of Adrin Nazarian for City Council 2024, courtesy Heather Hutt and Alen Catolico.
)
Support for LAist comes from
In District 2, Nazarian is a former State Labor Board member who previously served more than a decade in the state Assembly.
District 10’s Hutt is the incumbent council member for that seat. She was appointed in 2022 after Mark Ridley-Thomas, who formerly occupied that seat, was indicted on federal charges of bribery. Hutt is also chair of the Transportation Committee.
District 14’s Jurado is a tenant rights attorney and first-time candidate for elected office.
What do they stand for?
In the run-up to the election, LAist asked all the City Council candidates to share how they would have voted on recent legislation and issues under discussion. Here’s how these three compare (you can read the full questions and answers here for Nazarian, Hutt and Jurado).
How do the newcomers shift the balance of power?
With these additions, eight out of the City Council’s 15 members will be women — the first time the council has had a female majority. Jurado also adds one to the council’s progressive minority, which has supported expanded tenants rights, voted against pay increases for the L.A. Police Department and opposed arrests of unhoused people (the bloc also includes District 1’s Eunisses Hernandez, District 4’s Nithya Raman and District 13’s Hugo Soto-Martinez).
Support for LAist comes from
What’s on the table in the next term
A major issue is the city’s budget. L.A. is on the brink of having to declare a fiscal emergency over rapidly shrinking reserves, departments spending over budget and millions owed in legal payouts. While the mayor is in charge of proposing the city budget, City Council members have final say over its approval. Council members may also soon be deciding whether to cap rent increases in rent-controlled units to 2% next year, following recommendations from the city housing department.
How to keep tabs on your council member
LAist will be looking at ways to better track what City Council members accomplish when they’re in office. Have thoughts or questions about what we should keep an eye on? Let me know via email or scroll down to fill out the form.
Did LAist help you vote? Member support made these voter guides possible.
Our election coverage is focused on you: helping you understand the results of these races and their impact on our everyday lives. And we don’t stop there, even after results are in, you need a source of trusted reporting that will hold those in power to account and shine a light on issues important to our communities.
Even after the last ballot is cast, LAist reporting and voting guides are here for you. But we need to hear from you now with your support to know that this work we’re doing is important.
We cannot do this essential work without your help. We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
At a time when the need for local journalism has never been greater, many newsrooms are facing cutbacks, including LAist. Member support — your support — is what will sustain a free press in Southern California.
LAist’s mission is to be here for you, so please be here for us now with a donation to power our trusted local reporting. Step up right now and make the choice to give. Because that’s exactly what it is — a choice. It's a choice with consequences. If readers do not choose to step up and donate, the future of fact-based news in Southern California will not be as strong.
No matter what happens in the world, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust.
Thank you for your generous support.
Sincerely,
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
What questions do you have about this election?
You ask, and we'll answer: Whether it's about how to interpret the results or track your ballot, we're here to help you understand the 2024 general election on Nov. 5.
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
Wasteland Weekend is all about souped-up rust buckets, spikey costumes and an ‘ideal apocalypse.’ -
The Shadow the Scientists initiative at UC Santa Cruz strives to demystify astronomical research. -
Some submissions to the Pasadena Humane Society were made by extremely talented artists. The others … tried their best. -
Isolated showers can still hit the L.A. area until Friday as remnants from the tropical storm move out. -
First aspiring spectators must register online, then later in 2026 there will be a series of drawings. -
It's thanks to Tropical Storm Mario, so also be ready for heat and humidity, and possibly thunder and lightning.
Best of LAist