YIMBY Action✓ Endorses“With roots as an immigrant in Los Angeles and experience on Councilmember Curren Price’s team, Jose Ugarte understands the needs of his community and is strongly aligned with YIMBY priorities: reforming ULA...”
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Jose Ugarte
Los Angeles City Council District 9 · Los Angeles, CA
Backed byYIMBY ActionHousing Action CoalitionAbundant Housing LA
What the Guides Said
YIMBY Action✓ Endorses
Housing Action Coalition✓ Endorses
Abundant Housing LA✓ EndorsesAbout Jose Ugarte
Jose Ugarte is running for Los Angeles City Council in South Los Angeles to fight for the communities that raised him. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, Jose was brought to Los Angeles as a toddler by his hardworking immigrant parents, who moved from place to place in search of stability and opportunity. Raised in a working-class household and educated in LA’s public schools, Jose experienced firsthand the challenges that so many South Central families face—from housing insecurity to economic hardship, but also the strength, resilience, and hope that define the community.
From ugarteforla.com
Jose Ugarte on Housing and Abundance
“A community organizer and public servant, Jose has worked to expand access to public parks, build affordable housing, and create jobs for our community.”
“He's ready on Day 1 to continue our fight for a more cleaner, safer, and more affordable South LA.”