Palmdale City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Franzelle Louis Johnson Jr.
Candidate for City Council District 3
Franzelle Louis Johnson Jr. is running for Palmdale City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Laura Bettencourt, Carlos D. Cordero, Jeremiah Farrell and Anain Robles.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFranzelle Louis Johnson Jr. is a small business owner and 12-year Palmdale resident.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Campaign website
- www.votezelle.com
Where Franzelle Louis Johnson Jr. stands: positions on the record
Public safety2 sourced positions
Names neighborhood safety as his top priority, through community policing and youth prevention programs.
“My top priority is neighborhood safety: reducing crime and gang activity by strengthening proactive community policing, expanding youth prevention programs, and protecting our streets.”
Own statementLos Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026
Proposes moving $1.5 million to $2 million of Sheriff's overtime into a District 3 youth fund and a civilian mental-health crisis team.
“Move $1.5–2 million from LASD overtime into a District 3 Youth Opportunity Fund for summer jobs, after-school programs, and a civilian mental-health crisis response team.”
Own statementVoteZelle
Housing1 sourced position
Proposes a just-cause eviction ordinance and capping yearly rent increases at CPI plus 3% for pre-1995 housing.
“Pursue a just-cause eviction ordinance and cap annual rent increases at CPI + 3% for pre-1995 housing stock”
Own statementVoteZelle
Jobs1 sourced position
Proposes requiring developers that get city subsidies or tax breaks to hire Palmdale residents for at least 30% of jobs.
“Require developers receiving city subsidies or tax breaks to hire Palmdale residents for at least 30% of construction and permanent jobs”
Own statementVoteZelle
City contracts1 sourced position
Says large contracts such as the communications contract should have competitive review and full public disclosure.
“I believe contracts of this size should have clear deliverables, measurable performance goals, competitive review, annual budget scrutiny, and full public disclosure.”
Own statementVoteZelle
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