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 Independent
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPlace management professional
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EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge (CSUN) — 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 operations, including serving as vice president for strategic initiatives for the South Park Business Improvement District ("The Social District") in downtown Los Angeles. He has been involved in community and arts organizations in Hollywood, including serving as chair of the Hollywood Arts Council and as a board member of the Hollywood Police Activities League. He studied cinematography at California State University, Northridge.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports business-friendly tax policies and regulatory relief, including cutting red tape for businesses and securing tax credits for independent filmmaking; emphasizes protecting local businesses and promoting tourism to drive city revenue.
Climate & Energy
Supports moving Los Angelenos toward renewable energy and reduced car dependence, and favors denser development to address climate change while promoting local economic growth. Endorsed by the Sierra Club and lists clean-energy and transit-oriented priorities on his campaign materials and third-party profiles.
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Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes improving public safety through service delivery, supports expanding unarmed crisis-response programs, and wants to optimize LAPD resources at its current size rather than pursuing department expansion. He frames public safety around preventive and non-sworn responses while backing measures to streamline police paperwork and expand successful unarmed responder models.
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