Jesse Gabriel: State Assembly District 46 (AD46)

Why Thrive LA endorses Jesse

Jesse Gabriel represents Assembly District 46, covering much of the San Fernando Valley, and serves as Chair of the powerful Assembly Budget Committee. A Harvard Law graduate and former constitutional rights attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, he has been in the Assembly since 2018 and has authored more than fifty laws spanning public safety, food regulation, and children's welfare. Gabriel's legislative record includes AB 2492, which addressed public safety planning for major sporting events, and AB 468, which targeted looting crimes. He also authored AB 1915, which accelerated restaurant equipment permitting, a small but genuine deregulatory step. Former Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin and retired Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky have endorsed him, lending credibility from experienced fiscal stewards. Jesse Gabriel is a practical choice for Assembly District 46, and we expect him to use his considerable budget authority to deliver for Valley residents.

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Public Safety Leadership: Gabriel has authored landmark legislation including AB 2492, addressing public safety planning for major sporting events, and AB 468, targeting looting crimes. His record reflects a serious commitment to keeping communities safe.

Cutting Red Tape for Small Business: Gabriel authored AB 1915 to accelerate restaurant equipment permitting, a practical, deregulatory step that helps small businesses open faster and operate more efficiently.

Budget Authority for the Valley: As Chair of the powerful Assembly Budget Committee, Gabriel sits at the center of California's fiscal decision-making. Endorsements from former LA City Controller Ron Galperin and retired LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky reflect confidence from experienced fiscal stewards that he will use that authority responsibly.

Why Thrive LA endorses Jesse

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