West Hollywood City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Kody Christiansen

Candidate for City Council

14 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

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

Ballots mailed to active registered voters (by) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Retail sales associate, author and actor completing a public administration master's degree at USC.

Where Kody Christiansen stands: positions on the record

Flock Safety cameras1 sourced position

Answered "Maybe" when asked about renewing West Hollywood's contract with Flock Safety.
“I would consider a pause until we have clear reports on how our own sheriff’s deputies have used the system, and would consider renewal only with strict, ongoing oversight, verifiable privacy protections, and immediate reporting of outside access requests.”
Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Fountain Avenue streetscape1 sourced position

Answered "Yes, sidewalks" when asked about a bike lane or sidewalk extension on Fountain Avenue.
“I support wider, ADA-compliant sidewalks and immediate safety improvements on Fountain, including better lighting, safer crossings, and traffic calming, but I oppose the current bike lane plan that removes parking and traffic lanes.”
Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

TODAP and SB 791 sourced position

Answered "Yes" when asked about creating a TODAP (Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan) for West Hollywood.
“Yes, I strongly support a TODAP that allows us to plan for housing while protecting existing renters and historic neighborhoods and directing growth toward appropriate commercial corridors.”
Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Security ambassadors1 sourced position

Answered "Maybe" when asked about renewing the city's contract with Allied Universal for the security ambassador program.
“Before supporting renewal, I would review other providers and compare their training, capabilities, cost, and results.”
Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Vacancy tax1 sourced position

Answered "Maybe" when asked about a vacancy tax on empty storefront properties.
“My first approach would be incentives and direct relationships with building owners to connect vacant spaces with businesses, temporary uses, and community activity.”
Own statementLos Angeles Blade · Oct 1, 2026

Priorities1 sourced position

His statement says he would address homelessness, drawing on lived experience.
“address homelessness with compassion, accountability, real solutions, and the perspective of lived experience”
Own statementKody Christiansen candidate statement (City of West Hollywood)

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