Gaspar, Girvan to Compete for District 3 Council Seat
The candidates will face off in the Los Angeles general election on November 3, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Elections
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Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan are set to compete for the Los Angeles City Council District 3 seat in the general election on November 3, 2026. The runoff follows the June 2026 primary election, where the two candidates emerged as the top vote-getters.
Why it matters
The District 3 council seat is currently held by Bob Blumenfield, who has served the southwest San Fernando Valley district since 2013. The seat is now vacant as the incumbent is termed out, leaving voters to choose a new representative for the region.
In the June 2026 primary, Tim Gaspar secured 46.1% of the vote compared to 42.5% for Barri Worth Girvan. The two candidates are now campaigning ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election.
The players
Tim Gaspar
He is a candidate for the District 3 seat and the founder of Gaspar Insurance.
Barri Worth Girvan
She is a candidate for the District 3 seat with twenty years of experience in public service.
Bob Blumenfield
He is the outgoing incumbent who has represented District 3 since 2013.
Lindsey Horvath
She is an L.A. County Supervisor who previously employed Barri Worth Girvan as a district director.
Bob Hertzberg
He is a former official for whom Barri Worth Girvan worked as an aide for eight years.
The details
Tim Gaspar, who founded Gaspar Insurance in 2008 and sold it in 2021, faces Barri Worth Girvan, who brings two decades of public service experience including time as a district director for L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. The new representative will oversee critical developments, including the city plan to add thousands of housing units to the Warner Center by 2035.
Timeline
2013: Bob Blumenfield began serving in the District 3 seat.
June 2026: Primary election for the City Council District 3 seat occurred.
November 3, 2026: General election for the City Council District 3 seat will take place.
2035: Deadline for the Warner Center development plan.
Political Context
The race is defined by the upcoming transition of power, following the long tenure of incumbent Bob Blumenfield. Opposition voices within the district frequently cite concerns regarding the pace of new high-density housing developments and the long-term infrastructure requirements for the San Fernando Valley.
Residents of the southwest San Fernando Valley will see their representation change as the new council member takes office following the November vote. This transition will directly impact local policy decisions regarding future housing density and community planning in areas like Woodland Hills, Reseda, Tarzana, and Canoga Park.
The takeaway
Voters are evaluating two distinct professional backgrounds as they prepare to select a successor for a seat that has been held by the same incumbent for over a decade. The next council member will play a pivotal role in shaping the residential and commercial future of the Warner Center district.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Times.
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