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ENDORSEMENTS

ELECTED OFFICIALS

  • Alicia Weintraub, Calabasas City Councilmember and former Mayor 

  • Andra Hoffman, Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees, representing West San Fernando Valley

  • Anthony Rendon, former CA State Assembly Speaker

  • Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor, City of Los Angeles

  • Ben Allen, State Senate, SD 24

  • Bernard Parks, Sr., former Los Angeles City Councilmember

  • Celeste Rodriguez, State Assembly, AD 43

  • Danny Hang, West Hollywood Councilmember

  • David Ryu, former Los Angeles City Councilmember

  • David Shapiro, Councilmember and Former Mayor, City of Calabasas

  • Deborah Klein Lopez, Agoura Hills Councilmember

  • Dr. Armond Aghakhanian, President of the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education 

  • Ed Albrecht, Councilmember, City of Calabasas

  • Fran Pavley, former CA State Senator, SD27 & SD23, former CA State Assemblymember, AD41

  • Henry Stern, State Senate, SD 27

  • Jacqui Irwin, State Assembly, AD 42

  • Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor 

  • Jeremy Wolf, Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Agoura Hills

  • Jesse Gabriel, State Assembly, AD 46

  • Joe Buscaino, former Los Angeles City Councilmember

  • Joy Picus, Former Los Angeles City Councilmember

  • Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 3rd District

  • Lloyd Levine, former CA State Assemblymember, AD 40

  • Luz Rivas, US Congressmember, 29th District

  • Mark González, Assembly Majority Whip and Assemblymember, AD 54

  • Marty Block, former State CA Senator, SD39, and former CA State Assemblymember, AD78, Founding Chair of the CA Legislative Jewish Caucus 

  • Mike Fong, State Assemblymember, AD 49

  • Mike Gatto, former CA State Assemblymember, AD 43

  • Nick Melvoin, LAUSD Board Member

  • Nick Schultz, Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety, State Assembly, AD 44 

  • Nikki Perez, Mayor, City of Burbank

  • Paul Koretz, former Los Angeles City Councilmember

  • Randall Putz, Cal Cities Board Member, Council Member and former Mayor, City of Big Bear Lake

  • Richard Bloom, former CA State Assemblymember, AD 50​

  • Rick Chavez Zbur, Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair and Assemblymember AD 51

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“I've known Barri for more than ten years and have worked with her throughout her career in public service. She cares deeply for her community and works tenaciously to solve problems with sensible solutions. As a Trustee for the largest community college district in the state, I have had the privilege of partnering with her on a variety of issues and she has always prioritized equitable access to public K-12 and higher education with the understanding that this is the key pathway to good jobs, upward mobility and rebuilding the middle class across our communities. I cannot think of a better person to serve the families, individuals and businesses of Council District 3.”

-Andra Hoffman, Second Vice President
L.A. Community College District Board of Trustees

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"I have worked with Barri Worth Girvan for years and have seen firsthand how dedicated she is to the City of Los Angeles, the West Valley, and its residents. I have seen her unwavering commitment, tireless work ethic, and deep passion for public service. She has the experience to make real change and hit the ground running. She is exactly the kind of leader Los Angeles needs. I am so excited to support her." 

— Jeremy Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem, Agoura Hills

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS

  • Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

  • California Women's List

  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721

  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015

  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) UHW

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40

  • National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)

  • California IATSE Council

  • Communications Workers of America (CWA)

  • International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 105

  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12

  • American Federation of Teachers Faculty Guild Local 1521

  • Los Angeles County Young Democrats

  • AFSCME Local 3634

  • National Women's Political Caucus - San Fernando Valley

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“The International Union of Operators Engineers, Local 12 provides the essential workers that make infrastructure projects, large and small, possible. Without members' expertise operating heavy machinery and cranes, along with inspection and survey, the City of Los Angeles would not be able to grow, densify, and update buildings and modernize itself in the 21st century. We are proud to endorse a candidate for City Council who understands the pivotal role we play in improving the physical makeup of our city. Barri Worth Girvan understands the multi-faceted tapestry of development and the critical role our highly skilled members play in it.”

 

-International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12

“IBEW Local 11 is focused on supporting leaders who will fight to create a more affordable city for our members and working families. LA must be available to everyone. I know Barri personally and I have seen her commitment to help reshape Los Angeles at all levels of government. I am confident she will continue to be a voice for positive change focused on uplifting all Angelenos. IBEW Local 11 is proud to endorse Barri Worth Girvan for L.A. City Council.”

 

- Antonio Sanchez, Political Directer, IBEW Local 11

"IBEW LU. 40 is proud to endorse Barri Worth Girvan for City Council. The West Valley is home to many of our Brothers and Sisters who provide service to the Motion Picture Industry and we know Barri will continue to cultivate the type of relationship and representation necessary at City Hall. We look forward to working with her."

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- Juan Rodriguez, President, IBEW Local 40

“Barri is the kind of leader Los Angeles needs because she will put the needs of working people first. In her more than 20 years in public service, Barri has always stood with healthcare workers in our struggle to provide the best patient care. I know she will fight for the equity they deserve.”

 

- Sal Rosselli, President Emeritus, NUHW

“The American Federation of Teachers local 1521 Faculty Guild is proud to endorse Barri Worth Girvan as the next Los Angeles City Councilmember for L.A.’s third district. Barri’s long history of work with educational institutions throughout the San Fernando Valley, including L.A. Pierce College, is a testament to her vision and shared values of high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for students and families. As a former student and a longtime community representative, we know she will continue to be a champion for our students and faculty and that she is the right person to be our next Councilmember.”

 

- Dr. James McKeever, President, AFT Local 1521 Faculty Guild

“On behalf of its 45,000 Los Angeles based members powering LA’s iconic entertainment industry, IATSE is proud to stand with Barri Worth Girvan as the best leader to represent the third district on the Los Angeles City Council. Barri’s history of stepping up to identify solutions to local issues and working to build bridges has delivered meaningful results throughout her career in public service. We look forward to working with her to keep filming - and the good entertainment jobs that drive our local economy - here in Los Angeles.”

 

- Thom Davis, President, CA IATSE Council

"We're proud to endorse Barri Worth Girvan for Los Angeles City Council because she has been a steadfast public servant we can rely on to do the hard work. Barri shares the AFSCME family's commitment to prioritizing infrastructure accessibility, good paying transportation jobs and her fight for working families."

 

AFSCME Local 3634-Metro Transit Supervisors 

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"Barri has the experience and work ethic to provide the leadership the City Council demands. I am very pleased to be supporting her for this position.”

-Joy Picus, Former L.A. City Council Member, CD3

COMMUNITY LEADERS

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  • Jeanette Capaldi, LAPD Co-chair of the Community Police Advisory Board, Special events volunteer for SFV United Chambers of Commerce

  • Stacy Gerlich, LAFD Battalion Chief, (Retired)

  • Florine Goodman, Winnetka Chamber of Commerce & United Chambers of Commerce Board Member. 

  • Gloria Pollack, 2007 Fernando Award recipient. Former UCC events director

  • Heather Boren, Woodland Hills business leader​

  • Amy Lacina, Small business owner, Discovery School parent

  • Jon Mann, Small business owner. Member of Woodland Hills - Tarzana Chamber of Commerce

  • Jennifer Yale, Parent association co-president, Tarzana

  • Rachel Behl, Small business owner

  • Lauren Goodman, Small business owner, Woodland Hills

  • Matt Epstein, Small business owner, Vitello’s restaurant

  • Reina Cerros McCaughey, Government Relations Committee, Chair. Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council.  

  • David Phelps, Executive Vice President & Chair, Manufacturing Roundtable

  • Jackie Pepper, Indivisible Westside Los Angeles steering committee member

  • Rabbi Bill Kaplan, CEO, Shalom Institute

  • Sandor Samuels and Dr. Claudia Samuels, Community members

  • Michael Kapp, Member, DNC

  • Damian and Blair Carroll, Community members

  • Jayce Baron, Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council, Area, Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Chair

  • Ellen Israel, Community member

  • Nancy Volpert, Community member

  • Kanchan Mattoo, Community member

  • Jonathan Brand, Non-profit Executive Director

  • Claudia Kerns, Small business owner, Tarzana

  • Patti Jo Wolfson, Non-profit and neighborhood leader

  • Shelley Rivlin, Community Leader

  • Isabel Gerhardt, Tarzana Neighborhood Council Beautification Committee and former Board Member

  • David Gerhardt, Tarzana Neighborhood Council Budget & Finance Committee Member 

  • Scott Roeb, small business owner, Tarzana

  • Rabbi Joshua Aaronson, Senior Rabbi, Temple Judea, Tarzana

  • Tracey Pomerance Poirer, Executive Board Member, Temple Judea

  • Lynn Brandt, Local non-profit board member

  • ​Sue DuBrin, Valley community leader

  • Kevin Taylor, past President Reseda Neighborhood Counci

  • Jon Mann, small business owner and member of the Woodland Hills Tarzana Chamber of Commerce

  • Kevin M. Tamaki, past Chair, Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA)

  • Diana Sanchez, Community Leader and 2021 Fernando Award Foundation Honoree

  • Raj Dhillon, community advocate

  • Howie Baron, Woodland Hills Warner Center Chamber Board Member

  • Adam Seiden, Child Abuse Prevention Advocate

  • Jordan Raff, Community Leader

  • Naomi Goldman, National Women's Political Caucus of California (NWPC - CA) Executive Board

  • Michael Klein, Community Development Director, City of Calabasas

  • Laura Klein, Parent/Community Representative, Welby Way Elementary School

  • Josh Sautter, President, Encino Neighborhood Counci

  • Katherine Hennigan, Business Leader, Board Member NAM

  • Debbie Gordon, owner, Artfully Made Artisans Mall, and Board Member, Canoga Park Neighborhood Council

  • Andreas Farmakalidis, Chair of the Board of the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • Rachel Tabak, Realtor, Board Member - West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce

  • Ilene Chaiken, film & television producer, director & writer

  • Elizabeth Badger, Boardmember, Los Angeles County Democratic Party

  • Rabbi Denise Eger

  • Esther Ravid, small business owner, Canoga Park

  • Rita El Hage, small business owner

  • Wendy Fassberg, Chair of the City of Calabasas Planning Commission

  • Avi Fassberg, business leader

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*Titles and organization affiliation used for identification purposes only*

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“Barri is smart, effective, and deeply committed to our community. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that Valley residents get the funding and services that we deserve and I am confident that she will be an engaged and effective advocate for our community. I am proud to endorse Barri for L.A. City Council.”

-Jesse Gabriel, C.A. Assemblymember, AD 46

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“Barri Worth Girvan is a lifelong Valley resident who knows what it takes to deliver real results—whether it’s keeping neighborhoods safe and clean, strengthening our local economy, or making government more effective and accountable. She’s a coalition builder with experience at both the state and local levels, ready to be a strong voice for the Valley at City Hall. I’m proud to support Barri because she will show up for the community, especially in times of need, and work tirelessly for lasting change.”

-Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor, District 3

“Los Angeles is at a turning point, and the leadership we choose now will define our future. I’ve seen firsthand the impact of strong and dedicated leadership, and I know Barri Worth Girvan is exactly the kind of leader we need. She doesn’t just navigate government systems, she transforms them for the betterment of humanity. Her dedication isn’t just professional; it’s deeply personal. She leads with heart, vision, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting our communities. I believe in Barri, and I can’t wait to witness the change she will bring.”

 

-Jayce Baron, Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council, Area 3

Homeless & Social Justice Advocacy Committee Chair

"It times like these, Angelinos need leadership that is honest, transparent, and relevant. I am very pleased to support such a person in Barri Worth Girvan. She is exactly what we need moving forward to help rebuild LA. "

 

-Stacy Gerlich, LAFD Battalion Chief, (Retired)

"Barri’s remarkable commitment to public service, rooted in her lifelong residency in the Valley, fuels her tireless efforts to uplift and strengthen the community. This makes her a true leader who is not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get things done."

 

-Diana Sanchez, Community Leader and 2021 Fernando Award Foundation Honoree

“I've known Barri for a decade and have witnessed firsthand her commitment to effective leadership, public service, and building strong, responsive teams. She knows how to get results while always putting the community first -- exactly the kind of leader Los Angeles needs.”

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-Raj Dhillon, Community Advocate 

“I have worked with Barri for over 10 years, and I have seen her dedication and commitment to our community first hand. She will be an excellent City Council Member for the West Valley, and I am proud to support her.”

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Mark Levinson, Small business owner and Fernando Award recipient & board member.

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"I have had the privilege of working alongside Barri Worth Girvan for years, and I’ve seen firsthand her dedication, tenacity, and ability to bring people together to create real change. She is a leader who listens, takes action, and never backs down from a challenge. Barri's deep understanding of our community’s needs and her commitment to fighting for a better Los Angeles make her exactly the kind of leader we need in city government."

-Alicia Weintraub, Calabasas City Councilmember

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“I strongly endorse Barri for Los Angeles City Council and the leadership she will bring to the San Fernando Valley. I look forward to working with her and the partnership between our two great cities." 

— Danny Hang, Councilmember, West Hollywood

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