Jt Parr
City of Burbank, Member of the City Council
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Overview
JT Parr is a professional comedian who runs a media company.1 In a 2024 candidate statement, he said he had attended Burbank council meetings for a decade.1 He taught English abroad and holds a screenwriting degree from Loyola Marymount University.1
His campaign statement says he wants to build more housing, expand public transportation, and create free public gathering spaces.2 At a League of Women Voters forum, he said he initially favored restrictive rent control but now sees it as a supply issue and calls for cutting red tape and upzoning.3 He opposes Measure CD, the proposal to switch to by-district council elections, saying it would shrink the talent pool and create turf wars.4
Campaign money
Filed a Form 470, the short statement for candidates who expect to raise and spend less than $2,000 this year, so there’s no full report. Their filings are with City of Burbank.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- JT Parr — City Council Member, Burbank 2026 | Burbank Votes, Burbank Votes. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CANDIDATE STATEMENT JT Parr Burbank City Council 2026, City of Burbank. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Burbank council candidates clash on housing, surveillance, Hey SoCal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidates Share Ideas at League Forum | Burbank Leader, Burbank Leader. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.