Bryant Acosta

Economy We will grow good-paying jobs across Los Angeles by investing in trades and apprenticeships, supporting entrepreneurs, partnering with tech and entertainment industries, and championing smart labor agreements so when businesses grow, workers grow too. Housing My administration will bring practical economic justice to Los Angeles by modernizing zoning, fast-tracking housing production, expanding cooperative housing, and stabilizing rents through vacancy taxes on speculative empty units. We will also eliminate price gouging on essentials like groceries and pilot city-run markets to increase competition and lower food costs. Economy We will cut bureaucratic red tape, simplify permits, and give small businesses the tools and visibility they need to thrive in every neighborhood. My administration will also create economic systems and incentives designed specifically for local businesses—ensuring they receive priority access to opportunities, resources, and growth in the communities they serve. Environment / Energy Los Angeles must lead the future of clean energy, water resilience, and climate innovation. My administration will expand renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and invest in green jobs that make our city healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable. Housing We will ensure safe streets and thriving communities for all Angelenos, regardless of background, by expanding housing stability programs for the working poor and increasing access to mental health and substance-abuse treatment. My administration will address the root causes of homelessness, redirect funds from ineffective intermediaries so resources reach people directly, and pursue charter reforms to strengthen oversight of the Police Commission—ensuring public safety that is transparent, accountable, and trusted. Taxes / Budget We will eliminate waste, fraud, and inefficiency by empowering the city controller, breaking down bureaucratic silos, fostering a culture of accountability, protecting whistleblowers, and prosecuting bad actors who misuse public resources—ensuring every dollar serves the people transparently and justly.