LOS ANGELES, CA (March 24, 2026) – Los Angeles’ leading business advocacy organizations, today endorsed Zach Sokoloff for Los Angeles City Controller. The joint endorsement by the Central City Association PAC, Hollywood Chamber PAC, VICA PAC, BizFed PAC, and L.A. Jobs PAC is part of their first-of-its-kind effort to align the region’s business community behind candidates committed to job creation and economic vitality across all of Los Angeles.
“We need our City Controller to manage the city’s finances so that it can deliver the basic services needed to bring investment, jobs, offices, customers, and visitors back to L.A.,” said Nella McOsker, President & CEO of the Central City Association. “Zach Sokoloff understands that at the end of the day, the Controller’s job isn’t about spreadsheets or social media posts – it’s about how safe, clean, and vibrant are L.A.’s streets and neighborhoods.”
“Los Angeles is at a critical inflection point and restoring confidence in how our city manages its finances is essential to driving economic growth,” said Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. “Zach Sokoloff brings the fiscal discipline, accountability, and forward-looking perspective needed to ensure public resources are aligned with results, safe neighborhoods, thriving business corridors, and expanded opportunity for Angelenos. His leadership will help strengthen the foundation for investment, and a more competitive Los Angeles.”
“Zach Sokoloff is the best candidate for City Controller. He will bring a wealth of real world experience to the job and stay focused on the work - instead of making TikToks,” said Stuart Waldman, President & CEO of the Valley Industry & Commerce Association.
The Los Angeles City Controller plays a critical role in overseeing public spending, auditing city departments, and ensuring transparency and accountability across City Hall. With the city consistently facing budget shortfalls, the importance of electing a Controller who will prioritize efficiency, performance, and measurable outcomes is critical for Los Angeles’ economic health and ability to deliver the services upon which Angelenos depend.
The coalition’s endorsement builds on the broader effort to support candidates who will strengthen Los Angeles’ economic foundation, improve essential city services, and help restore confidence in local government. By aligning early and speaking with a unified voice, these organizations aim to elevate the importance of sound fiscal management in the 2026 elections.
For more information about Zach Sokoloff’s campaign, visit: https://zachforcontroller.com/.
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About CCA
Central City Association (CCA) is the premier advocacy organization in the Los Angeles region and leading visionary on the future of Downtown. Through advocacy, influence and engagement, CCA enhances Downtown’s vibrancy and increases opportunity in the region. For 100 years, CCA has produced meaningful results for its members, Downtown and the greater Los Angeles area. It represents a coalition of businesses, nonprofit organizations and institutions in Los Angeles County. For more information, please visit www.ccala.org.
