Less than a month before taking office as the councilmember for Los Angeles’ City District 14, Ysabel Jurado remains clear-eyed about her goals: Challenging the status quo by addressing the housing crisis and lack of city services.
Jurado, a political newcomer who successfully ran a relentless grassroots campaign against long-time politician Kevin de León, said, from day one, she will address the housing crisis by building more affordable housing and protecting people from eviction – while prioritizing the needs of working-class constituents.
“We are not content with business as usual here at City Hall and in politics as it stands,” the councilmember-elect said. “People don’t have enough money to pay their rent. They’re choosing between food and rent.”
While City District 14 encompasses some of the more densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles, including downtown LA, Boyle Heights, Highland Park, Jurado maintains there is still room for affordable housing units that will serve constituents from …