Chelsea Byers
Incumbent
City of West Hollywood, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Chelsea Byers is a member of the West Hollywood City Council, elected in November 2022.1 She served as mayor from 2025 to 2026.2 Before taking office, she was a human services commissioner and served on the Housing Element Task Force.2
Her priorities include more affordable housing, stronger renter protections, safer streets with protected bike lanes, and investment in the K Line Northern Extension.3 She has said she opposes renewing the city's Flock Safety contract.4 In 2026, she opposed a Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan and supported SB 79 on housing.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $32,754
- Cash on hand
- $45,807
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $865 | 3% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $19,440 | 59% |
| PACs and other committees | $10,000 | 31% |
| Businesses and other groups | $2,449 | 7% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $10,000 in 10 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of West Hollywood filings for Re-Elect Byers West Hollywood City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Councilmember Chelsea Lee Byers | City of West Hollywood, City of West Hollywood. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Chelsea Byers West Hollywood City Council Candidate Biography, Chelsea Byers campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- On the Issues — Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council, Chelsea Byers campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- We asked WeHo City Council candidates your most pressing questions, Los Angeles Blade. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Byers conflict of interest allegation splits council - Beverly Press, Beverly Press & Park Labrea News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Chelsea Byers Formally Announces. Supporters See A Rising Star, Critics See Something Else, WEHOonline. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements — Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council, Re-Elect Byers West Hollywood City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Chelsea Byers, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LALCV Endorses Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Food & Water Action Endorses Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council, Food & Water Action. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Chelsea Byers, Run for Something. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Stonewall Endorsed Candidates, Stonewall Democratic Club. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Streets For All. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November General Election Endorsements, YIMBY Los Angeles. 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.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.