Freddy Puza
Incumbent
City of Culver City, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Freddy Puza is the mayor of Culver City and a city councilmember.1 He was first elected in 2022.1 He works in higher education as a director of community relations.2 He previously served on the city’s homelessness committee and general plan advisory committee.2
He says he supported an Affordable Housing Trust Fund and expanded the Mobile Crisis Team.3 He voted for a civic assembly initiative to increase public participation in the budget process.4 As mayor, his priorities include housing affordability, climate action, fiscal transparency and promoting the city.1 He told the Los Angeles Times the city has 4,400 housing units in the pipeline, including 600 affordable units.5 The city has a goal of 3,341 new units by 2029.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $40,336
- Cash on hand
- $33,153
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $2,710 | 7% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $29,026 | 72% |
| PACs and other committees | $6,600 | 16% |
| Businesses and other groups | $2,000 | 5% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $10,050 in 10 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Culver City filings for Puza for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Culver City Marks Historic Night with Selection of Mayor, City Manager, City of Culver City. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- About Freddy — Mayor Freddy Puza for Culver City Council, Freddy Puza campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Upcoming Election Information - City of Culver City, City of Culver City. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- City Council Meeting Summary, October 27, 2025 - City of Culver City, City of Culver City. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Apple, Ikea, Labubu: Why Culver City is a growing hot spot for business - Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Freddy Puza officially launches reelection campaign for City Council, Culver Crescent. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements — Mayor Freddy Puza for Culver City Council, Freddy Puza campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements in the Year 2026, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Jane Fonda Climate PAC. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Freddy Puza, YIMBY Action. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- L.A. County endorsements (November 3, 2026), Americans for Democratic Action Southern California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Streets For All. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Culver City Democrats Choose Puza and Small for Council, Culver City Democratic Club. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Our Culver endorses Freddy Puza for re-election to the Culver City Council!, Our Culver. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.