Los Angeles City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Timothy K. Gaspar

Candidate for City Council District 3

6 candidates · 2 seats7 sourced positions

Timothy K. Gaspar is running for Los Angeles City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Barri Worth Girvan.

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First day to vote by mail · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Founded Gaspar Insurance in 2008; he has held leadership roles with Discovery Cube Los Angeles, the Metropolitan YMCA of Los Angeles, the Viewpoint School board and the Woodland Hills/Warner Center Chamber of Commerce.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Valley Businessman/Parent
Endorsed by: The Los Angeles Police Protective League, the Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA), BizFed, IBEW Locals 18 and 40, and others listed on his site Tim Gaspar for City Council
Campaign website: timgaspar.com

Where Timothy K. Gaspar stands: positions on the record

Homelessness2 sourced positions

As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Says the housing-first approach does not work and that people should be offered wraparound services such as mental health treatment.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026
Says housing, mental health care and addiction treatment are legally the County's responsibility.
“Housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment are legally the County's responsibility”
Own statementTim Gaspar for City Council

Housing near transit1 sourced position

As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Raises concerns about SB 79, saying the state should not determine where or when such projects happen.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026

Encampments1 sourced position

Pledges a team visit to every encampment within 24 hours with offers of help, and clearing it if help is refused.
“If help is refused, we'll use every legal tool to clear the encampment and give the sidewalk back to the neighborhood.”
Own statementTim Gaspar for City Council

Small business1 sourced position

Would issue permits online for simple, non-structural work when owners certify they followed the rules, with spot-checks.
“Issue those permits online when the owner certifies they followed the rules, with spot-checks to keep everyone honest.”
Own statementTim Gaspar for City Council

Development1 sourced position

As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Supports the Warner Center 2035 development plan.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026

Mayor's race1 sourced position

As reported by the Los Angeles Times; not a direct quote
Declined to say whom he supports for mayor.
Own statementLos Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2026

Also running for City Council District 3

Barri Worth Girvan

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