2017 Los Angeles elections

The 2017 Los Angeles elections were held on March 7, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Voters elected candidates in a nonpartisan primary, with runoff elections scheduled for May 16, 2017. Eight of the fifteen seats in the City Council were up for election, as well as the offices of Mayor, City Attorney and City Controller. Four ballot measures were also on the ballot.

2017 Los Angeles election

← 2015 March 7, 2017 May 16, 2017 2019 (special) →
8 out of 15 seats in the City Council 8 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Seats before 14 1 Seats won 8 0 Seats after 14 1 Seat change

Municipal elections in California are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.

Mayor

2017 Los Angeles mayoral election

← 2013 March 7, 2017 2022 →
Turnout	20.1%
Candidate Eric Garcetti Mitchell Schwartz First round 331,310 81.37% 33,228 8.16%
Mayor before election Eric Garcetti Elected Mayor Eric Garcetti

Main article: 2017 Los Angeles mayoral election

2017 Los Angeles mayoral election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Eric Garcetti (incumbent)		331,310	81.37
Mitchell J. Schwartz		33,228	8.16
David Hernandez		13,346	3.28
Diane Harman		5,115	1.26
David Saltsburg		4,809	1.18
Dennis Richter		4,558	1.12
YJ Draiman		3,705	0.91
Frantz Pierre		3,386	0.83
Eric Preven		3,023	0.74
Yuval Kremer		2,436	0.60
Paul E. Amori		2,231	0.55
Total votes		407,147	100.00

City Attorney

2017 Los Angeles City Attorney election

← 2013 March 7, 2017 2022 →

Candidate Mike Feuer First round 306,867 100.00%

City Attorney before election Mike Feuer City Attorney Mike Feuer

2017 Los Angeles City Attorney election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Mike Feuer (incumbent)		306,867	100.00
Total votes		306,867	100.00

City Controller

2017 Los Angeles City Controller election

← 2013 March 7, 2017 2022 →

Candidate Ron Galperin First round 291,321 100.00%

City Controller before election Ron Galperin City Controller Ron Galperin

2017 Los Angeles City Controller election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Ron Galperin (incumbent)		291,321	100.00
Total votes		291,321	100.00

City Council

District 1

2017 Los Angeles's 1st City Council district election

← 2013 March 7, 2017 and May 16, 2017 2022 →

Candidate Gil Cedillo Joe Bray-Ali Giovany Hernandez First round 10,396 49.34% 8,000 37.97% 1,798 8.53% Runoff 11,415 71.63% 4,521 28.37% Eliminated

City Councilmember before election Gil Cedillo City Councilmember Gil Cedillo

The 1st district covered mostly Northeast Los Angeles, including MacArthur Park, Koreatown, Mount Washington and Cypress Park. The incumbent was Gil Cedillo, who was first elected in 2013 and was seeking a second term.^[2] Cedillo nearly won election outright in the primary, but support for community activist and former bike store owner Joe Bray-Ali forced him into a runoff.^[3]

Bray-Ali's campaign collapsed after a series of scandals involving him surfaced.^[4] In April 2017, it was revealed by LAist that Bray-Ali had made racist, fat shaming, and transphobic comments Voat, which prompted councilmember Mitch O'Farrell and the Los Angeles Times to pull their endorsements.^[5] Despite calls on Bray-Ali to drop out, he refused to do so and apologized for the comments.^[6][7] Bray-Ali also admitted to having extramarital affairs and failing to pay taxes.^[8]

In the runoff election, Cedillo defeated Bray-Ali in a landslide.^[9]

Candidates

• Gil Cedillo, incumbent councilor^[10]
• Joe Bray-Ali, cycling activist^[10]
• Giovanny Hernandez, community organizer^[10]
• Jesse Rosas, resident^[10]
• Luca Barton (write-in)^[10]

Endorsements

Joe Bray-Ali

City Councilmembers

• Mitch O'Farrell, member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 13th district (rescinded endorsement after scandals)^[5]

Newspapers and other media

• Los Angeles Times (rescinded endorsement after scandals)^[5]

Gil Cedillo

State officeholders

• Jerry Brown, Governor of California^[11]
• Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California^[11]

State senators

• Kevin de León, President pro tempore of the California State Senate^[11]

Mayors

• Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles^[11]

City Councilmembers

• David Ryu, member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 4th district^[11]
• Paul Krekorian, member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 2nd district^[11]
• Nury Martinez, member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 6th district^[11]
• Curren Price, member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 9th district^[11]
• Herb Wesson, Council President and member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 10th district^[11]

Organizations

• Los Angeles County Young Democrats^[12]
• Americans for Democratic Action^[13]

Results

2017 Los Angeles's 1st City Council district election

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Gil Cedillo (incumbent)		10,396	49.34
Joe Bray-Ali		8,000	37.97
Giovany Hernandez		1,798	8.53
Jesse Rosas		875	4.15
Luca Barton (write-in)		28	0.13
Total votes		21,097	100.00
General election
Gil Cedillo (incumbent)		11,415	71.63
Joe Bray-Ali		4,521	28.37
Total votes		15,936	100.00

District 3

2017 Los Angeles's 3rd City Council district election

← 2013 March 7, 2017 2022 →

Candidate Bob Blumenfield First round 19,063 100.00%

City Councilmember before election Bob Blumenfield City Council member Bob Blumenfield

The 3rd district encompassed southwestern San Fernando Valley neighborhoods of Los Angeles, including Canoga Park, Reseda, Tarzana, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. The incumbent was Bob Blumenfield, who was elected in 2013 and was seeking a second term. He ran unopposed and won election outright in the primary.

Results

2017 Los Angeles's 3rd City Council district election

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Bob Blumenfield (incumbent)		19,063	100.00
Total votes		19,063	100.00

District 5

2017 Los Angeles's 5th City Council district election

← 2013 2022 →

Candidate Paul Koretz Jesse Max Creed First round 25,914 65.88% 11,986 30.47%

City Council before election Paul Koretz City Council Paul Koretz

The 5th district covered most of the Mid-City West region, including Bel Air, Beverly Crest, Beverly Grove, Beverlywood, Carthay Circle, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Fairfax District, Holmby Hills, Melrose, Palms, Pico-Robertson, Westwood, Westside Village, and Encino.

The incumbent was Paul Koretz, who was first elected in 2009 and was seeking a third term. Koretz was re-elected over Jesse Max Creed and Mark Matthew Herd by a landslide.

Candidates

• Paul Koretz, incumbent councilor
• Jesse Max Creed, attorney
• Mark Matthew Herd, community organizer and activist

Results

2017 Los Angeles's 5th City Council district election

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Paul Koretz (incumbent)		25,914	65.88
Jesse Max Creed		11,986	30.47
Mark Matthew Herd		1,435	3.65
Total votes		39,335	100.00

District 7

2017 Los Angeles's 7th City Council district election

← 2013 March 7, 2017 and May 16, 2017 2022 →

Candidate Monica Rodriguez Karo Torossian Mónica Ratliff First round 6,091 27.82% 3,603 16.46% 3,104 14.18% Runoff 9,588 53.64% 8,287 46.36% Eliminated   Candidate Arthur Miner Dale Gibson Venessa Martinez First round 1,775 8.11% 1,351 6.17% 1,160 5.30% Runoff Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated

City Council before election Vacant City Council Monica Rodriguez

The 7th district covered Northern Los Angeles, including Sunland-Tujunga, Lake View Terrace, Pacoima and Shadow Hills. The district was the only open seat due to the resignation of Felipe Fuentes on September 11, 2016, in order to start working as a lobbyist. Former Los Angeles Board of Public Works Commissioner Monica Rodriguez and City Council staffer Karo Torossian advanced to the runoff.^[14] In the runoff election, Rodriguez defeated Torossian by seven points with the help of labor spending.^[15] Torossian did not concede the race until ten days later after results showed Rodriguez's margin of victory widening.^[16]

Candidates

• Monica Rodriguez, former Public Works commissioner
• Karo Torossian, City Council planning director for Paul Krekorian
• Mónica Ratliff, Los Angeles Unified School District board member
• Dale Gibson, stuntman
• Nicole Chase, Boys & Girls Club development director
• Arthur Miner, pub owner and engineer
• Venessa Martinez, state Deputy Attorney General
• Olga Ayala, community organizer
• Terrence Gomes, financial adviser
• Fred A. Flores, veterans advocate
• John T. Higginson, equestrian center owner
• Constance Saunders, lender mortgage subservicer
• Mike Schaefer, public interest advocate

Results

2017 Los Angeles's 7th City Council district election

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Monica Rodriguez		6,091	27.82
Karo Torossian		3,603	16.46
Mónica Ratliff		3,104	14.18
Arthur Miner		1,775	8.11
Dale Gibson		1,351	6.17
Venessa Martinez		1,160	5.30
Olga Ayala		931	4.25
Fred A. Flores		854	3.90
Nicole Chase		596	2.72
Carlos Lara		314	1.43
Krystee Clark		290	1.32
Mark Reed		275	1.26
Mike Schaefer		266	1.21
Connie Saunders		258	1.18
Franki Marie Becerra		226	1.03
David Jesse Barron		218	1.00
John T. Higginson		169	0.77
Terrence Gomes		149	0.68
José G. Castillo		139	0.63
Bonnie D. Corwin		127	0.58
Total votes		21,896	100.00
General election
Monica Rodriguez		9,588	53.64
Karo Torossian		8,287	46.36
Total votes		17,875	100.00

District 9

2017 Los Angeles City Council District 9 election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Curren Price (incumbent)		6,565	62.96
Jorge Nuño		2,400	23.02
Adriana Cabrera		1,462	14.02
Total votes		10,427	100.00

District 11

2017 Los Angeles City Council District 11 election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Mike Bonin (incumbent)		31,865	71.00
Mark Ryavec		7,047	15.70
Robin Rudisill		4,967	13.30
Total votes		43,879	100.00

District 13

2017 Los Angeles City Council District 13 election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Mitch O'Farrell (incumbent)		17,053	59.26
Sylvie Shain		4,338	15.07
Jessica Salans		3,902	13.56
David de la Torre		1,534	5.33
Doug Haines		1,123	3.90
Bill Zide		829	2.88
Total votes		28,779	100.00

District 15

2017 Los Angeles City Council District 15 election^[1]

Primary election
Candidate		Votes	%
Joe Buscaino (incumbent)		12,497	74.85
Caney Arnold		2,750	16.47
Noel Gould		1,449	8.68
Total votes		16,696	100.00

Ballot measures

Measure M

Cannabis Regulation After Citizen Input, Taxation and Enforcement

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	319,017	80.45
No	77,523	19.55
Total votes	396,540	100.00
Source: [1]

Measure N

Cannabis Activity Permits, Regulation and Taxation

Choice	Votes	%
No	250,896	65.05
Yes	134,787	34.95
Total votes	385,683	100.00
Source: [1]

Measure P

Maximum Term of Harbor Department Leases

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	251,398	68.42
No	116,059	31.58
Total votes	367,457	100.00
Source: [1]

Measure S

Main article: 2017 Los Angeles Measure S

Building Moratorium; Restrictions on General Plan Amendments; Required Review of General Plan

Choice	Votes	%
No	288,012	70.40
Yes	121,101	29.60
Total votes	409,113	100.00
Source: [1]

References

1. "Consolidated Municipal and Special Elections, March 7". results.lavote.gov. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. March 20, 2017.
2. "LA City Council District 1 Runoff: Meet the candidates". LAist. April 27, 2017.
3. Carroll, Rory (May 17, 2017). "Outsider energized LA politics – until his 'ignorant' online comments surfaced". The Guardian.
4. Chou, Elizabeth (April 26, 2017). "LA City Council candidate slammed after online slurs insult black, transgender, obese people". Los Angeles Daily News.
5. Wick, Julia (April 26, 2017). "Joe Bray-Ali Says He's Still In The Race Despite Revoked Endorsements". LAist.
6. Smith, Dakota (April 26, 2017). "L.A. City Council candidate Joe Bray-Ali apologizes for comments on provocative website".
7. Regardie, Jon (April 28, 2017). "Joe Bray-Ali's Big Fall". Los Angeles Downtown News.
8. Chou, Elizabeth (April 28, 2017). "Joe Bray-Ali admits extramarital affairs, tax woes, but vows to fight on". Los Angeles Daily News.
9. Smith, Dakota (May 17, 2017). "City Council winners: Gil Cedillo, Monica Rodriguez, labor". Los Angeles Times.
10. Plummer, Mary (February 28, 2017). "In LA City Council District 1, incumbent Cedillo faces serious challenge". KPCC.
11. Chou, Elizabeth (April 6, 2017). "LA councilman endorses Gil Cedillo's opponent in District 1 runoff". Los Angeles Daily News.
12. "2017 Endorsements". Los Angeles County Young Democrats.
13. "March 7 2017 Los Angeles Municipal Election Endorsements". March 7, 2017.
14. "LA City Council District 7 Runoff: Meet the candidates". LAist. April 27, 2017.
15. Smith, Dakota (May 17, 2017). "City Council winners: Gil Cedillo, Monica Rodriguez, labor". Los Angeles Times.
16. "Torossian concedes in L.A. City Council District 7 race". Los Angeles Times. May 26, 2017.

External links

• Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles