Incumbent Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park, 50, is seeking reelection to represent District 11. In the upcoming June 2 primary, Park will face a single challenger, Faizah Malik.
Professional and Educational Foundation
Park entered public office following a 20-year legal career as a municipal attorney. She was first elected to the Los Angeles City Council in November of 2022.
Her academic background includes an undergraduate degree in history from Johns Hopkins University and a law degree from Loyola Law School. Park noted she was the first person in her family to attend college, financing her education through loans and by working two jobs.
Core Policy Priorities for District 11
Park has identified three primary issues currently facing Los Angeles: the homelessness crisis, the need to right-size essential city services, and recovery from the Palisades Fire.
Regarding city services, Park has called for increased staffing and resources for the LAPD, LAFD, Public Works, and Sanitation. She indicated that essential infrastructure is currently crumbling and requires smart investments to prepare for upcoming major world events.
For those displaced by the Palisades Fire, Park noted that as 2026 approaches, mortgage forbearance and ALE are expiring. She has pledged to continue fighting for resources for the thousands of residents who remain displaced.
Housing and Homelessness Strategy
Since 2022, Park reports that her office has advanced 65 projects, with another 30 in the pipeline, totaling over 9,000 modern housing units. According to Park, 40% of these units are affordable.
To combat homelessness, Park has expanded master-leased motel inventory and implemented long-term rental subsidy programs for those living in vehicles. She cited the successful clearing of challenging encampments on Jefferson Boulevard at the Ballona Wetlands and behind Home Depot in Playa Vista.
Park advocates for shifting funding toward recovery-based housing that addresses addiction and mental health, including partnerships with County DMH to provide high-acuity services.
Infrastructure and Global Events
A major focus for Park’s potential second term is preparing the Westside for the Olympics, Paralympics, and FIFA World Cup Activations. As the former chair of the Olympic Committee, she created the games’ Sustainability Council.
Park plans to leverage these events to improve infrastructure, which could include fixing streets and sidewalks and completing a coastal access and mobility hub. She noted that multiple Paralympic events are scheduled for Venice Beach and will be non-ticketed and free for the public.
On public safety, Park is advocating for expanded technology and unarmed crisis response, alongside increased staffing for both sworn and non-sworn LAPD personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is running against Traci Park in the June 2 primary?
Incumbent Traci Park will face one challenger, Faizah Malik.
What is Traci Park’s record on housing development?
Since taking office, Park has advanced 65 projects with another 30 in the pipeline, aiming for over 9,000 new housing units, 40% of which are affordable.
How does Park plan to address the Palisades Fire recovery?
Park intends to fight for resources to assist thousands of displaced residents as mortgage forbearance and ALE expire heading into 2026.
Which of these issues—housing, public safety, or infrastructure—do you believe is the most urgent priority for the Westside?
