# Estuardo Mazariegos vs. Jose Ugarte: Who will represent LA City Council District 9?

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This story was produced in partnership with Cal State LA’s UT Community News. Covering much of South Los Angeles including the University of Southern California, museums, and sports arenas, the ninth Los Angeles City Council district sits at the center of some of the city’s toughest conversations. Those include rising housing costs to economic investment to infrastructure and access to basic services. With current LA City Councilmember Curren Price termed out after more than a decade in office (as well as facing a 12-count corruption case), two candidates are competing to shape the distric

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Created: 2026-10-20T20:03:59.135142+00:00

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