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West Hollywood City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jonathan Cottrell

Candidate for City Council

14 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

Jonathan Cottrell is running for West Hollywood City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 14 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Co-owner, with his husband, of GYM Bar WeHo, a West Hollywood sports bar.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Restaurant Owner/Engineer
Campaign website
cottrell4weho.com

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Seven candidates took part in the Sept. 15 Streets For All debate: Chelsea Byers, Larry Block, Kyle Brazeal, Jonathan Cottrell, Helen Krieger, Stephen Post and Tanya Tsikanovsky. John Duran could not attend because of scheduling conflicts. Beverly Press · Sep 16, 2026

Where Jonathan Cottrell stands: positions on the record

Flock Safety cameras1 sourced position
Fountain Avenue streetscape1 sourced position
TODAP and SB 791 sourced position

  • Answered "Yes" when asked about creating a TODAP (Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan) for West Hollywood.

    “The housing is coming either way under state law, and I’d rather West Hollywood target building where the infrastructure can already support it on day one.”

    Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Security ambassadors1 sourced position

  • Answered "Yes" when asked about renewing the city's contract with Allied Universal for the security ambassador program.

    “I would support renewing it.”

    Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Vacancy tax1 sourced position

  • Answered "No" when asked about a vacancy tax on empty storefront properties.

    “Vacant storefronts are a common issue I’m hearing from community members.”

    Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Priorities1 sourced position

  • His statement supports more affordable housing on commercial corridors and near transit.

    “Jonathan is pro-housing and will support more affordable homes/apartments that are concentrated on commercial corridors, and transit nodes where the infrastructure can support it.”

    Own statementJonathan Cottrell candidate statement (City of West Hollywood)

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