Culver City Council

ADA SoCal Thomas Aujero Small Culver City Council

Thomas Aujero Small was elected to the Culver City Council in 2016, and in 2018, was chosen by hishistory. He has spent more than two decades serving Culver City because he believes local governmenthas the power to improve people's everyday lives.

His path to public service began through the arts. A lifelong student of music, architecture, and cities,Thomas's work as a writer and researcher exploring the relationship between culture andthe builtenvironment led to his appointment to the Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission. He alsovolunteeredwith the Culver City Unified School District, teaching Spanish to elementary studentsat Linwood E. Howe.

As a Cultural Affairs Commissioner, Thomas worked to strengthen Culver City's commitment to the artsand culture, including partnering with Poet Laureate Janet Hoult to establish the Culver City ArtistLaureate Program, creating a lasting way to recognize the artists who enrich our community.

During his time on the Commission, Thomas developed a deeper appreciation for how local government shapes the future of a city. Then as a Council Member, he went on to chair the City's General Plan Update Committee, leading a community-wide conversation about responsible growth, neighborhood preservation, and the kind of city Culver City should become.

Vote for Thomas Aujer Small for Culver City Council on Novermber 3rd, 2026. 

ADA SoCal Endorses Freddy Puza for Culver City Council

Since making Culver City home in 2011, Freddy Puza has built a reputation as a collaborative leader, community advocate, and problem-solver dedicated to making the city more affordable, inclusive, and sustainable for everyone

Currently serving as Mayor and Councilmember, Freddy is in the fourth year of his first term on the Culver City Council. During his time in office, he has focused on addressing the issues that matter most to residents: improving neighborhood livability, expanding housing affordability, protecting renters, supporting small businesses, investing in safe transportation options, advancing climate action, and strengthening Culver City's vibrant arts and cultural community.

Freddy's commitment to public service began long before his election to City Council. He previously served on Culver City's Committee on Homelessness and the General Plan Advisory Committee, helping shape long-term solutions to some of the city's most pressing challenges. He also co-created Culver City Pride, helping launch the city's first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride celebration and establishing a new tradition that reflects Culver City's values of inclusion, belonging, and community. Through these efforts, Freddy has consistently worked to bring people together, amplify underrepresented voices, and build a city where everyone feels welcome.

Outside of City Hall, Freddy has spent more than two decades working in higher education, where he currently serves as Director of Community Relations.. Throughout his career, he has focused on building partnerships, expanding opportunity, and connecting people to the resources they need to succeed. His professional experience includes leadership roles in community engagement, student support, and organizational development, all rooted in a commitment to equity and public service.

Freddy's approach to leadership is grounded in values passed down by his family: personal responsibility, service to others, and respect for every member of the community. Those values continue to guide his work today as he helps build a Culver City that is welcoming, forward-looking, and full of opportunity for current and future generations.

As the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to the Culver City Council, Freddy is proud to represent a city that embraces diversity and civic engagement. He remains focused on addressing the challenges facing Culver City while ensuring it remains a place where residents, families, workers, and small businesses can thrive.

 Vote for Freddy Puza for Culver City Council  on Novermber 3rd, 2026. 

BURBANK CITY COUNCIL

ADA SoCal Endorses Eddy Polon for Burbank City Council

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 Vote for Eddy Polon for Burbank City Council on November 3rd, 2026

ADA SoCal Endorses Noland Southerland for Burbank City Council 2026

My name is Nolan Southerland (he/him) and I am running for Burbank City Council. I am a father, husband, 15-year proud union member of IATSE Local 700, and community organizer who has called Burbank home for over a decade. I feel deeply connected to this town.

I love the things that make Burbank unique–our rich film history, our eclectic small businesses, our charming community events, our renowned Halloween displays, our diverse food scene, and a beautiful bike path that is the envy of the valley. Most of all, I love the people I’ve met here. Burbank is where my family put down roots. I want our community to flourish so many more families can do the same.

I have always been civically engaged, but it was in 2020 that I became activated. As the cost of living continued to climb and the entertainment industry was crumbling in town, I became overwhelmed by the frustrating feeling that I couldn’t do anything to help my family and neighbors. I began, as so many did, to focus locally, trying to learn more about how decisions were made in Burbank and the San Fernando Valley. I joined the Democratic Socialists of America, learning how to be a better organizer, and began working with the Burbank Tenants Union to advocate for policies that would increase affordability for those living in Burbank.

This proved to be a training ground for me. When ICE began its assault on Los Angeles in June 2025, I immediately took action to protect my immigrant friends and neighbors. I began volunteering for weekly community watches at local Home Depots. I organized Know Your Rights workshops and spurred the effort to bring that same information to Burbank businesses, going from workplace to workplace informing people of their rights if immigration shows up. I built whistle kits and distributed them to Burbank businesses and activists. I continue to do this work to this day.

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Vote for Nolan Southerland for Burbank City Council on November 3rd,2026

WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL

ADA SoCal Endorses Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council 

• Create more affordable housing and more multi-bedroom housing choices for growing families, and enhance renter protections

• Make our streets safer, build protected bike lanes, and improve our public transportation system access by investing in the K Line Northern Extension

• End the Flock contract and invest in community safety that reflects West Hollywood’s core values

• Expand investment in social service programs including the expansion of our local preschool and other child care support

• Invest in the City’s Climate Action Plan and develop a strategy to address the City’s infrastructure and capital projects plan

• Champion West Hollywood as a safe, welcoming, inclusive City for all people and standing up against Federal attacks on our community

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Vote for Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council on November 3rd, 2026.