Candidates at a glance
Candidates for Los Angeles City Council District 6, in the order in which they appear on the ballot: ISAAC KIM
Age: 34
Residence: Van Nuys
Occupation: Owner of a men’s grooming and skin care company. Volunteer work: Volunteers at church, in the neighborhood and with homeless resource groups.
Quote: “I am running to strengthen our democracy and bring a different perspective to the role. I have not been in the same political circles and I don’t owe anybody anything except my neighbors and people of CD6to do the best job for all.”
Priorities: Regain community’s trust, redefine role of councilmember “to get the small things done right” and restore health and wellbeing of District 6and the city.
Website: isaacforthevalley.com. IMELDA PADILLA
Age: 35
Residence: Sun Valley
Occupation: Community engagement manager on leave from Sierra Heritage Medical Group.
Other work/volunteer experience: Worked at Pacoima Beautiful and Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, to raise the county’ minimum wage to $15per hour. Was a field deputy in former Councilmember Martinez’s office and in County of L.A.’s chief executive office. Volunteer work includes serving on Los Angeles Youth Council and Sun Valley Neighborhood Council. Founded Adelante Hombre Latino Youth Summit.
Quote: “I have spent the last 20 years advocating for the residents of the San Fernando Valley and bringing home results.”
Priorities: Homelessness, public safety and local infrastructure/economic development
Website: imeldapadilla.com.
ROSE GRIGORYAN
Age: 37
Residence: North Hollywood Occupation: Owner of business specializing in marketing and investments.
Prior jobs/volunteer experiences: Worked as journalist for Armenian television stations. Social activist; volunteers with tenant rights groups and in the community.
Quote: “I stand out as being a woman immigrant who came (to) this country alone. I was able to serve my community, create job opportunities, serve the community .. and now I am ready to invest all my experiences, potential, time and resources to serve my district and the city.” Priorities: Provide affordable housing, prevent and reduce crime, and support small businesses.
Website: rose4la.com.
MARISA ALCARAZ
Age: 38
Residence: Lake Balboa Occupation: Environmental policy director and deputy chief of staff to City Councilmember Curren Price. Experience: Employed at City Hall for 15years, worked on $15minimum wage and Ban the Box campaigns. She also worked on policies promoting a living wage for hotel workers, hero pay, a fair work week, the nation’s largest Guaranteed Basic
Income pilot program and legalizing sidewalk vending.
Quote: “I’m the only candidate in this race with significant experience and specific accomplishments in local government. Throughout my career, I have focused my attention on developing and implementing policies that address environmental, social and economic justice.” Priorities: Address homelessness and affordable housing crises; promote social, economic and environmental equity and justice; and restore public trust in government. Website: MarisaForLA.com. ANTOINETTE SCULLY
Age: 38
Residence: Lake Balboa Occupation: National organizer for Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation and a racial justice educator. Prior work: Helped start a NoHo Home Alliance satellite drop-in program for the homeless. Has worked as a field case worker and housing coordinator.
Quote: “Our elected officials should be dedicated to anti-racism work. They should be explicitly committed to uplifting marginalized voices and creating laws that work for all of our constituents.”
Priorities: Address homelessness and repeal 41.18, the city’s anticamping ordinance, expand public transit and its accessibility, and address climate justice issues.
Website: antoinetteforla.com. DOUGLAS SIERRA Age: 37
Residence: Sun Valley Occupation: Management consultant
Prior work: Worked at nonprofit A Place Called Home and the Child Care Resource Center, then in corporate finance at Gilead Sciences and Monitor Deloitte. Also tutored low-income students through AmeriCorps.
Quote: “I can bring a unique perspective to the position as a father, a true political outsider, and the only candidate that has both nonprofit and corporate experience. I am not a career politician. I am an invested constituent.”
Priorities: Address housing affordability and homelessness crises, invest in public transportation and infrastructure, and promote economic growth.
Website: votedouglas.com.
MARCO SANTANA
Age: 32
Residence: Van Nuys
Occupation: Director of engagement and regional coordination, L.A. Family Housing.
Prior work: District and policy representative for state Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg and field representative for U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas.
Quote: “I will put my experiences of working with constituents, local nonprofits and community-based coalitions to work for everyone in CD 6, and the city as a whole. I will bring proven solutions that house the unhoused and fight to create better and more inclusive neighborhoods for all.”
Priorities: Address homelessness, improve neighborhoods by investing in businesses and public transit, and make government reforms.
Website: MarcoForLA.com.