For the first time in over a decade, Los Angeles City Council District 9 voters have a chance to pick their next representatives.

As the termed-out councilmember Curren Price will be leaving the post in December, six candidates are hoping to replace the long-time elected official.

Despite being in public service for nearly two decades, Price leaves behind a complicated legacy for the city district: the court proceedings have begun as Price faces corruption charges, including embezzlement and conflict of interest linked to his current wife Del Richardson’s company.

Whoever win the race will become part of coordinating international events happening in the district: Exposition Park, the Coliseum and the Convention Center will play key roles for the 2028 LA Olympics.

Elmer Roldan

Roldan is the executive director for a youth advocacy nonprofit called Communities in School of Los Angeles.

The Guatemala native who grew up in South LA pledges to fight for affordable housing, rental relief and childcare programs for working families.

Roldan also says he’ll push for more investment in the district that includes South LA neighborhoods by making the area more walkable and expanding “green and recreational spaces.”

Roland is endorsed by Mayor Karen Bass, LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, LA Unified District Board Member Nick Melvoin.

Elmer Roland is a community advocate who is endorsed by the current president of the LA City Council.

Estuardo Mazariegos

Mazariegos, who describes himself as a community organizer, is one of the leaders at the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, a grassroots organization that rights for affordable housing and tenants’ rights. He prides himself for helping pass Measure ULA, also known as the mansion tax.

The Guatemala native, who grew up in South Central, says he has the firsthand knowledge of working-class struggles.

Mazariegos is pushing for social housing expansion, tenant protections and more investment in the district.

He was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sander, LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and former LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin, according to the campaign website.

Estuardo Mazariegos is a community organizer running to represent the LA City Council District 9.

Jorge Hernandez Rosas

Hernandez Rosas is an English as Second Language teacher with the LA Unified School District and a mental health therapist.

The South LA native who attended public schools in the area says he understands the struggles in the city district because he’s lived them.

Hernandez Rosas says he will fight for tenant protections, affordable housing while reducing homelessness by bringing people inside through mental health support.

Jorge Hernandez Rosas is an ESL teacher for the LAUSD and mental health therapist.

Jorge Nuño

Nuño is an entrepreneur behind a community hub called The Big House in South Los Angeles.

The South Central native pledges to use his business experience to bring resources back to the South LA district and “put them to work locally.”

His campaign platform also includes job creations in Council District 9 and supporting small businesses.

Jorge Nuño pledges to create more jobs and support small businesses in Council District 9.

Jose Ugarte

Ugarte, a longtime aide to Curren Price, is hoping to succeed his former boss to represent Council District 9.

Because he worked for the district for years before leaving public service to start a lobbying firm, Ugarte describes himself as a “tireless campaign” for the district. He also boasts his record of helping to expand green spaces and public transportation in the South LA neighborhoods, saying he’ll be “ready on Day 1” to work for the community.

Ugarte is endorsed by the LA County Democratic Party, CHIRLA Action Fund, South Central Los Angeles Democratic Club as well as dozens of labor unions, including United Firefighter of Los Angeles City.

Jose Ugarte, who was an aide to the outgoing Councilmember Curren Price, is hoping to succeed his former boss.

Martha Sánchez

Sánchez, who describes herself as a professor, therapist and activist, is running for the Council District seat as an independent candidate.

One of her campaign pledges is the protecting long-term South LA residents from gentrification, shielding them from being forced out of their neighborhoods by rising rents. She also says she will support small businesses while promoting public safety through crime prevention programs and youth opportunities.

Sánchez is endorsed by former State Assemblymember Patty Lopez.

Sánchez describes herself as a professor, therapist and activist.