Freddy Puza
CA · Mayor of Culver City
Freddy Puza is Culver City's mayor and an education director. He backs city-funded affordable housing such as the Jubilo Village project and safer streets, including the Better Overland project.
Where Freddy Puza stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (2 records), Housing Affordability (7 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted for citywide bans on plastic carry-out bags, balloons in public spaces, and outdoor smoking outside set zones.
October 13, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: culvercity.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted to borrow about $39 million through bonds for affordable housing, streets, sidewalks, parks and repairs. It passed 4-1.
April 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted for the city's full 2025-26 budget, including Jubilo Village housing money, which drew the reserve fund down from 30% to 21.6%. It passed 3-2.
June 9, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted to set aside $16 million over two years for Jubilo Village, a 93-unit affordable housing project. It passed 3-1 with one abstention.
March 10, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: culvercity.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 2 support
Voted to keep a section on reimagining public safety in the city's long-range plan (General Plan 2045). The council dropped it 3-2.
November 13, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted against Culver City's ban on camping on public streets, saying it would push homeless people out of the city. It passed 3-2.
February 13, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: laist.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 7 support
Voted to borrow about $39 million through bonds for affordable housing, streets, sidewalks, parks and repairs. It passed 4-1.
April 27, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted for the city's full 2025-26 budget, including Jubilo Village housing money, which drew the reserve fund down from 30% to 21.6%. It passed 3-2.
June 9, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted for the city to support state Senate Bill 79, which allows more housing near transit. It passed 3-2.
May 27, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted to move forward with a city affordable housing trust fund to build and preserve affordable homes. It passed 4-0 with one abstention.
April 28, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted to set aside $16 million over two years for Jubilo Village, a 93-unit affordable housing project. It passed 3-1 with one abstention.
March 10, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted for the city to support county Measure A, a half-cent sales tax for homeless services and affordable housing. It passed 4-1.
September 23, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted to approve General Plan 2045, the city's long-range plan. He was the only no vote on rezoning part of Culver Boulevard from mixed use to low-density housing only.
August 26, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culvercity.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Voted for the city to support county Measure A, a half-cent sales tax for homeless services and affordable housing. It passed 4-1.
September 23, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted against Culver City's ban on camping on public streets, saying it would push homeless people out of the city. It passed 3-2.
February 13, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: laist.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Voted to put a measure on the November 2026 ballot letting 16- and 17-year-olds vote in city and school board elections. It passed 3-2.
February 9, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: culvercity.gov
Led a press conference demanding answers after federal immigration agents detained Enrique Lozano, a local ice cream vendor.
June 30, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Voted to borrow about $39 million through bonds for affordable housing, streets, sidewalks, parks and repairs. It passed 4-1.
April 27, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted for early plans for the Better Overland and Safer Fox Hills street safety project. It passed 4-0, with one member abstaining.
May 28, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: culvercity.gov
Track record — General
General · 8 records
Received the Culver City Democratic Club's endorsement for re-election to the city council in 2026.
August 14, 2026
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Voted to put a hotel room tax increase from 14% to 16% on the November 2026 ballot. It passed 3-1.
July 27, 2026
Source: culvercity.gov
Was chosen by the council as Culver City's mayor for 2026, the city's first openly LGBTQ mayor.
December 8, 2025
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Abstained on a pilot program giving tenants free legal help in eviction cases, citing the city's budget shortfall. The motion failed 2-2-1.
April 14, 2025
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Voted against a $4.9 million police contract with Axon for body cameras, car cameras and Tasers. It passed 3-2.
September 23, 2024
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted against changing city zoning to allow digital ad kiosks on public property. It passed 3-2.
June 10, 2024
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted against a $143,689 police contract for technology meant to reduce car chases. It passed 3-2.
May 28, 2024
Source: culvercity.gov
Voted against a $1.47 million contract to merge the downtown bike and bus lanes of the MOVE Culver City project into one lane. It passed 3-2.
January 22, 2024
Source: culvercity.gov
Past race Freddy Puza ran in:
- Member of the City Council, City of Culver City · November 3, 2026 · Culver City city, California · incumbent