Alden "Marlon" Gobel
City of West Hollywood, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Alden “Marlon” Gobel is a fashion designer and creative director who founded the MARLON GOBEL brand.1 He says his past roles include director of operations for Thom Browne and participating in a NASA spacesuit study.2
Gobel opposes renewing the city's Flock Safety camera contract.1 He said the council may not have understood how invasive the technology is.3 He supports a bike lane or sidewalk extension on Fountain Avenue.1 He wants to improve walkability and synchronize traffic signals on Santa Monica Boulevard.3 He is undecided on renewing the Allied Universal security ambassador contract pending information about its ties to immigration enforcement.1 His priorities include affordable housing, public safety, and a “Freedom of Living Standard” opposing surveillance and discrimination.1
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of West Hollywood.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- We asked WeHo City Council candidates your most pressing questions, Los Angeles Blade. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- West Hollywood council candidate field grows, Beverly Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidates vie for three seats on WeHo City Council, Beverly Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.