Marissa Roy is a lifelong Angeleno who has spent her career fighting for the people. From her start with the City Attorney's office to her current role as a Deputy Attorney General*, Marissa has worked to protect working families, renters, immigrants, and all Californians. Her decision to pursue a career in public service was formed as a result of one vote—when Prop 8 passed and took away marriage equality for LGBTQ+ Californians, including her younger brother. Marissa watched as the San Francisco City Attorney's Office filed the lawsuit to overturn Prop 8. Those city lawyers successfully led the battle for marriage equality that changed the course of so many lives, and put Marissa on the path to serve as a lawyer to the people.

Eunisses Hernandez is a community organizer, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, and a lifelong District 1 resident. Born and raised in Highland Park, she led campaigns, coalitions, and commissions that transformed local and statewide policy before running for City Council in 2021. Since taking office in December 2022, Councilmember Hernandez has prioritized a Care First agenda that focuses on investing in community care, workforce development, social services, and harm-reduction programs that help make our neighborhoods safer and healthier places for all Angelenos.

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Growing up in a working-class neighborhood shaped by the effects of racist redlining, Hugo saw firsthand how government systems can harm communities who need help the most. He experienced how the lack of a social safety net can push families into poverty, and witnessed how the city’s harassment of street vendors impacted families like his.