LA City Council District 14 - NO on Ysabel Jurado
Why We Strongly Oppose Ysabel Jurado:
Ysabel Jurado’s candidacy represents a dangerous shift toward ineffective, ideologically extreme policies that would harm District 14’s economic stability and public safety. More concerning, she demonstrates a refusal to compromise or work with others to address the real challenges facing our city. At a time when Los Angeles needs pragmatic problem solvers, Jurado’s rigid approach would only deepen the divisions in our city and stall progress.
- Ill-Advised Policies that Worsen the Housing Crisis: Jurado’s platform is built around expanding rent control—an idea that sounds appealing on the surface but has proven ineffective in cities across the country. In places like New York and San Francisco, rent control has led to decreased housing supply, poor maintenance of rental units, and deteriorating living conditions. Her approach, which includes rent control on new developments and single-family homes, would stifle construction and investment in District 14, making the housing crisis even worse. Instead of incentivizing the creation of affordable housing, her policies would disincentivize developers from building, ultimately driving rents higher for everyone else.
- Harmful Economic Policies that Punish Businesses: Jurado’s hostility toward business is evident in her support for overregulation and punitive measures like a citywide vacancy tax. Such policies would only further burden small businesses and property owners who are already struggling in a difficult economic environment. By championing excessive regulation and higher taxes, she would make it harder for entrepreneurs to create jobs and contribute to the economic recovery of the district. Her failure to understand the importance of a thriving business community shows just how out of touch her platform is with the real needs of her constituents.
- Defunding Public Safety at the Worst Possible Time: Perhaps most alarming is Jurado’s support for defunding the police—a policy that would directly endanger the safety of District 14 residents. With crime rates rising in Los Angeles, reducing police funding is a reckless and irresponsible proposal. Jurado’s extreme stance, which includes slashing law enforcement budgets in favor of unproven social programs, would leave our neighborhoods vulnerable to increased violence and property crime. Instead of working with law enforcement to implement balanced reforms, Jurado wants to dismantle the very systems that keep our communities safe.
- Ideological Rigidity vs. Practical Solutions: What’s clear from Jurado’s platform is that she is more focused on pushing a narrow ideological agenda than on solving the actual problems facing District 14. Her unwillingness to compromise or engage with stakeholders who disagree with her is a recipe for gridlock and failure. Los Angeles is a diverse city with complex issues that require thoughtful, nuanced solutions—not hardline positions that alienate potential partners. Her refusal to collaborate with business leaders, law enforcement, and community groups means she would be ineffective at bringing people together to create meaningful change.
- Leadership That Moves LA Forward: At this critical juncture, we need leaders on the City Council who can work across political divides to find real, lasting solutions. Los Angeles is grappling with urgent issues—housing affordability, economic recovery, and public safety—that require cooperation, innovation, and compromise. Jurado’s track record of ideological extremism and her inability to adapt to the realities of governance make her the wrong choice for this moment. We need leaders who understand that progress comes from bringing people together, not from digging in and refusing to compromise.
- Policies That Divide, Not Solve: Jurado’s approach to governance is one of division and conflict. Her focus on rent control, punitive business regulations, and defunding the police reflects an unwillingness to consider the broader implications of her actions. Instead of fostering collaboration, her policies would create friction between the public and private sectors, stalling much-needed development and leaving residents without the safety and services they deserve. Jurado’s proposals are not only ineffective but also counterproductive, pushing the city further into crisis rather than moving us toward a solution.
Why Collaboration and Pragmatism Matter:
Los Angeles is a city built on diversity—of people, perspectives, and ideas. The only way forward is through collaborative leadership that brings together all stakeholders to solve our most pressing problems. Jurado’s brand of inflexible, divisive politics would only exacerbate the challenges we face. Instead, we need leaders who are willing to listen, adapt, and negotiate to create balanced, effective solutions that benefit everyone in District 14.
Electing leaders who can work together, build consensus, and compromise when necessary is the key to moving our city forward. We must reject the extreme, ineffective policies of candidates like Ysabel Jurado and instead choose leaders who will prioritize results over ideology, cooperation over conflict, and progress over stagnation.