Longtime West Hollywood resident and Rent Stabilization Commissioner Richard Maggio invited all twelve West Hollywood City council candidates to make nice and meet and greet at The Domain West Hollywood apartments this past Saturday, September 24, 2022. Eleven of the 12 city council hopefuls attended the event to introduce themselves to neighbors and talk about why they are the best candidate to fill one of three open city council seats at the upcoming General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (Adam Darvish did not attend).
West Hollywood City Council candidate for Marquita Thomas (with Commissioner Catherin Eng).
West Hollywood City Council Candidates (L-R) Steve Martin, Sarah Adolphson, John Duran – WEHO TIMESEach candidate was given a moment to speak and work the room while enjoying cake and refreshments. Treats were provided by Breakfast Republic.
“I thought the event was very fair and equitable,” said Maggio about the meet and greet. “Everyone showed up. Most of these people are my friends, so I felt I needed to do something that brought them all together. That was my objective. I know where everyone’s positions are, and I’m happy to bring everyone together to this wonderful venue at the Domain, which is where I live.
Richard Maggio and neighbor at The Domain – WEHO TIMESRichard Maggio says he’s lived in West Hollywood for most of his life, so he sees and understand things from a different perspective. He has served as a Rent Stabilization Commissioner for 27 years of the 32 years he’s been a commissioner in West Hollywood. He lived west of La Cienega on Horn Avenue, before moving to The Domain five years ago.
He says a big standout for him at the meet and greet was the realization that he can still pack a house. “I expected an A+,” he joked. “And I think I got an A.”
Meet and Greet at The Domain – Chelsie Byers (left)- WEHO TIMESThe City of West Hollywood released a list showing twelve qualified city council candidates running in the City of West Hollywood General Municipal Election. Three City Council seats will be decided in the upcoming General Municipal Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
West Hollywood City Council Candidate Ben Savage (with fiancée) – WEHO TIMES
Meet and Greet at The Domain – WEHO TIMES
West Hollywood City Council Candidate Robert Oliver (L) – WEHO TIMESPhotos by Paulo Murillo for WEHO TIMES (click to enlarge).
City of West Hollywood Council members each serve for a term of four years and are elected at large. Each year, City Council members select one of their members to serve as Mayor for a year, with the term beginning after the City Council reorganization, which occurs once every year.
Marquita Thomas
8424 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 568 West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 323-968-6684
Email: marquita@marquita4weho.com
Website: www.marquita4weho.com Campaign ID Number: 1442044
Lauren Meister
337 Westbourne Drive West Hollywood, CA 90048
Phone: 310-801-9839
Email: info@meister4weho.com
Website: www.meister4weho.com Campaign ID Number: 1442109
Chelsea Byers
12501 Imperial Hwy. Suite 200 Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone: 530-639-0069
Email: hello@chelsea4weho.com
Website: www.chelsea4weho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1443689
John Heilman
1155 La Cienega Blvd. #1202 West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 323-573-7409
Email: jheilman90069@aol.com
Website: www.johnheilman.com
Campaign ID Number: 1446639
Zekiah N. Wright
1 W. Manchester Blvd. Suite 700 Inglewood, CA 90307
Phone: 213-925-2197
Email: info@wright4weho.com
Website: www.wright4weho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1443750
Ben Savage
Email: info@benforweho.com
Website: www.benforweho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1450152
Robert Oliver
16633 Ventura Blvd. #1008 Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 424-261-8367
Email: robert@robert4weho.com
Website: www.robert4weho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1443331
Jordan Cockeram
PO Box 46524 West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-250-0992
Email: jc@jordanforweho.com
Website: www.jordanforweho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1447503
Adam Darvish
Phone: 310-908-3143
Sarah Adolphson
Phone: 310-614-8950
John Duran
9000 Sunset Blvd. #710 West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 424-777-0007
Email: john@duranlawgroup.com
Website: www.johnduranforweho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1450157
Steve Martin
1140 N. Poinsettia Drive West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 310-551-2811
steve@martin4weho.com
Website: martin4weho.com
Campaign ID Number: 1450536
The City Council candidacy nomination process required potential candidates to gather between 20 and 30 signatures by voters registered in West Hollywood. Potential candidates must be at least 18 years old, residents of West Hollywood, and registered voters within the City.
The City of West Hollywood’s elections page, www.weho.org/elections, provides detailed election information and links to the California Secretary of State’s Voter Registration page, the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder’s website, and specific links for polling places and sample ballots.
