Jose Ugarte for Los Angeles City Council District 9

Let's Get to Work On

Housing & Homeownership

Public Safety & Community Policing

Public Safety & Community Policing

Build more affordable housing, student housing, senior housing, veteran housing, and workforce housing across the district.
Expand first-time homebuyers programs so working families in South LA can finally become homeowners.
Create grant programs for existing homeowners to repair and improve their homes.
Create grant programs for exiting homeowners to repair and improve their homes.
Encourage responsible development that increasing housing supply while protecting long-time residents from displacement.

Public Safety & Community Policing

Public Safety & Community Policing

Public Safety & Community Policing

Increase foot patrols, bike patrols, and horse patrols to create stronger connections between officers and residents.
Ensure police officers assigned to our communities are community-based and engaged with local residents.
Recruit more women officers and officers of color so the police force better reflects the communities it serves.
Focus on proactive policing strategies that build trust and improve safety.

Jobs & Economic Development

Public Safety & Community Policing

Homelessness & Safe Public Spaces

Bring good-paying jobs to South Los Angeles through targeted economic development.
Require local hires policies for major construction projects so residents benefit directly from new development.
Ensure that opportunities created by major events like the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics create jobs for local residents.
Support small businesses and entrepreneurs so our local economy grows and jobs stay in the community.

Homelessness & Safe Public Spaces

Homelessness & Safe Public Spaces

Homelessness & Safe Public Spaces

Ban homeless encampments near sensitive areas like schools, parks, and places of worship to keep families and children safe.
Pair enforcement with real solutions, including transitional housing, mental health services, and pathways into permanent housing.
Restore clean, safe public spaces so families can fully enjoy their neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Quality of Life

Homelessness & Safe Public Spaces

Transportation & Infrastructure

Ban RV and camper parking on residential streets that create safety, sanitation, and accessibility issues for residents.
Keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and accessible for families, seniors, and small businesses.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Homelessness & Safe Public Spaces

Transportation & Infrastructure

Build a rail or train line along the Slauson corridor to connect South LA residents to jobs, school, and opportunity.
Improve transit access so young people can travel from neighborhoods like South Central to the Westside and beyond for work and education.
Invest in infrastructure that connects our communities and reduces traffic.