Endorsed
Jose Ugarte
Running for Councilmember District 9, Los Angeles City Council District 9, in Los Angeles, CA
Why we endorsed Jose
With roots as an immigrant in Los Angeles and experience on Councilmember Curren Price’s team, Jose Ugarte understands the needs of his community and is strongly aligned with YIMBY priorities: reforming ULA, reducing the costs and barriers to development, and taking a pragmatic approach to tenant protections.
About Jose Ugarte
Jose Ugarte is a community organizer and former City Hall aide running for Los Angeles City Council District 9, which stretches from downtown through South Los Angeles; he placed first in the June 2026 primary and advanced to the November runoff. He served as deputy chief of staff to Councilmember Curren Price, the district's termed-out incumbent, working on housing, public safety, and constituent services. An immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, Ugarte has spent more than a decade working in South Central Los Angeles as an organizer and public servant, with a background in labor organizing and voter outreach.
Endorsing chapter
Voter guides2
California general electionTue, Nov 3, 2026
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