Los Angeles City Council District 13 winner election?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleUrban community planner
Political ideologyProgressive Independent
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundUrban community planner
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EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge (CSUN) — studied cinematography
Notable personal detailsRich Sarian is a candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 13. He has worked in business improvement districts, including roles with the Hollywood Business Improvement District and downtown’s South Park Social District. He studied cinematography at California State University, Northridge and has served on the Hollywood Police Activities League board.
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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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