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Business and labor square off in West Valley's 3rd District L.A. City Council race
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gavin J. Quinton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further details about the candidates and their platforms are available from the Los Angeles Times. A City Council race is underway in the West Valley's 3rd District.
A City Council race is underway in the West Valley's 3rd District. The candidates have different backgrounds that they believe make them suitable for the position.
One candidate has experience as a small business owner, which they think will be beneficial. The other candidate has a public sector background and believes this will allow them to better advocate for constituents in the Valley.
Further details about the candidates and their platforms are available from the Los Angeles Times.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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