Jose Ugarte
City of Los Angeles, Member of the City Council, 9th District
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Overview
Jose Ugarte is a former deputy chief of staff to Councilmember Curren Price and community organizer for the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.1 The city Ethics Commission fined him $25,000 in 2026 for failing to disclose income from a political consulting business.1
He wants to ban RVs from residential neighborhoods.2 He supports building a Slauson Avenue rail line.2 He supports hiring more police officers for community policing.2 He supports the $2.6-billion Convention Center expansion.1 He favors keeping LAPD officers 100 to 200 feet from federal agents.1 He favors using Municipal Code 41.18 as a last resort to clear encampments near schools.3 He wants unhoused people to receive mental health, detox and job training resources before receiving housing.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $120,301
- Cash on hand
- $134,009
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $1,124 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $90,128 | 75% |
| PACs and other committees | $15,499 | 13% |
| Businesses and other groups | $13,550 | 11% |
Source: Los Angeles City Ethics Commission filings for Jose Ugarte for City Council 2026-General
Endorsements
- CHIRLA Action Fund7
- United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local 1127Union
- SEIU Local 7214Union
- United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals4Union
- Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council4Union
- Western States Regional Council of Carpenters4Union
Sources
- L.A. City Council District 9 election guide: Ugarte vs. Mazariegos - Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Locals brave the heat to hear LA City Council District 9 candidates lay out plans for policing, homelessness and street cleanups in South LA, The LA Local. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- L.A. City Council District 9 election guide: six candidates in South L.A. - Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - Jose Ugarte, Jose Ugarte for City Council 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- LA City Council District 9: Who's running Nov. 3 and why it matters, LAist. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Race for LA City Council District 9: Who will replace Curren Price?, NBC Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Countywide Joint PAC Effort Announces First Endorsements Ahead of Pivotal 2026 Elections, Central City Association of Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November General Election Endorsements, YIMBY Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.