Los Angeles City Council District 9 · Nov 3, 2026
Estuardo Mazariegos
Candidate for City Council District 9
Estuardo Mazariegos is running for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jose Ugarte.
First day to vote by mail · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayA community organizer and co-director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) in Los Angeles, currently on leave; he worked on the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and Measure ULA campaigns.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Director, Community Organization
- Endorsed by
- Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, City Controller Kenneth Mejia, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the L.A. chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and several labor unions, as reported by the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.estuardo4la.com
Where Estuardo Mazariegos stands: positions on the record
Police1 sourced position
As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Wants to reduce the LAPD's budget and invest instead in street services, parks and sanitation.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Encampments1 sourced position
As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Says anti-encampment zones are "proven to fail."
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Says Inside Safe is a start but does not replace permanent housing.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Wages1 sourced position
As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Would push to extend the travel industry's upcoming $30 minimum wage to all workers and tie the minimum wage to the consumer price index.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Supports building social housing on public land.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Measure ULA1 sourced position
Calls for fully implementing Measure ULA and Measure A to fund affordable housing.
“Increase funding for affordable housing by fully implementing Measure ULA and Measure A”
Own statementEstuardo Mazariegos for City Council
Tenants1 sourced position
Proposes a dedicated city Department of Tenants' Rights.
Own statementEstuardo Mazariegos for City Council
Convention Center1 sourced position
As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Called the $2.6 billion Convention Center expansion a massive gamble, but says construction should now be done quickly before the 2028 Olympics.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Record2 sourced positions
As reported by the Los Angeles Times
Convicted of a misdemeanor for carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle (2009), as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Mar 26, 2026
As reported by the Los Angeles Times
Convicted of shoplifting at age 19, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Mar 26, 2026
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