Brett Morrow
City of Santa Monica, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Brett Morrow is a candidate for Santa Monica City Council and chief communications officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. His campaign says he has worked in communications and community advocacy for more than two decades. He previously served as a congressional staffer for Keith Ellison. He is a member of Santa Monica’s Housing and Human Services Commission. His candidate statement lists priorities of renter protections, affordable housing, lower costs, public safety, mental health and addiction services, support for workers and small businesses, and accountable government. In July 2026, he spoke in favor of a $495-per-parcel school tax for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, saying it would save teaching positions.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $14,741
- Cash on hand
- $47,495
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $816 | 6% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $12,425 | 84% |
| PACs and other committees | $1,500 | 10% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $2,200 in 2 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Santa Monica filings for Morrow for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Brett Morrow, Santa Monica City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Brett Morrow for City Council, Brett Morrow for City Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica Hotel Union Snubs Two Incumbents Over Shore Hotel Vote, Hoodline. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica Appoints Restorative Justice, Housing Commissions, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- General Election 2026 - Santa Monica, City of Santa Monica. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Council agrees to place $495-per-parcel school parcel tax on November ballot, Citizen Portal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements — Brett Morrow for City Council, Brett Morrow for City Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Abundant Housing LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Streets For All. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica Forward Endorses Torosis, Gill, and Morrow for City Council, Santa Monica Next. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica · LA Forward Voter Guide, LA Forward. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.