About CD6

Councilmember Imelda Padilla proudly represents the Sixth Council District of Los Angeles, often considered the heart of the San Fernando Valley.

A lifelong Valley resident, Padilla brings over two decades of experience in community organizing, advocacy, and public service to City Hall. Before joining the Council, she dedicated her career to uplifting working families, expanding educational opportunities, and advancing environmental justice. She played a key role in launching the L.A. County Women and Girls Initiative, mobilized a coalition to raise the minimum wage while working with the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, and led environmental justice initiatives with Pacoima Beautiful. Earlier in her career, she served as a Field Deputy for the Sixth District, representing Sun Valley—the neighborhood where she was raised. Most recently, she worked as a Community Relations Manager for a major healthcare provider in the Valley, strengthening access to quality care for local residents.

Having attended LAUSD public schools, Councilmember Padilla understands firsthand the importance of quality public education and a strong support system for student success. A passionate advocate for youth empowerment, she has served as President of the Valley College Foundation Board and founded the Adelante Latino Youth Summit, an annual conference designed to inspire students through higher education and career readiness workshops.

Now, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council, Padilla remains committed to delivering real solutions for the communities she serves. She prioritizes expanding access to city services, improving neighborhood safety, tackling homelessness, and increasing transparency in local government.

In 2025, Mayor Karen Bass appointed Councilmember Padilla to the Metro Board of Directors, marking a historic milestone for the San Fernando Valley. Padilla is the first Latina from the East Valley to represent the City of Los Angeles on the Metro Board, ensuring that one of Los Angeles’ most transit-dependent regions has a strong voice in shaping its transportation future.

She also currently chairs the Government Operations Committee, serves as Vice Chair of the Public Works Committee, and sits on the Energy & Environment Committee, the Civil Rights, Equity, Aging, Immigration, and Disability (CREAID) Committee, and the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Councilmember Padilla earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, with minors in philosophy and Chicano studies. In 2015, she received her Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.