Rick Chavez Zbur

Why Thrive LA endorses Rick

Rick Chavez Zbur represents California's 51st Assembly District, covering Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and West LA. A Harvard Law graduate and former partner at Latham & Watkins, he brings serious legal and organizational credentials to the Legislature. Before his election in 2022, he led Equality California as Executive Director and served as President of California Environmental Voters. Zbur has shown enough pragmatism on key issues to warrant continued support, even as his overall policy orientation skews toward expanded government. He has maintained a working relationship with law enforcement, accepting support from the Los Angeles Police Protective League PAC. He carries the endorsement of Abundant Housing LA, a pro-housing organization. His record includes advocacy for building more housing near transit and work hubs, and he has called for measurable goals and accountability mechanisms on homelessness spending. He has earned the endorsement of the California Professional Firefighters. His legal background at a top-tier firm gives him the technical fluency to navigate complex legislative drafting, and his leadership of a major statewide organization with significant staff and budget demonstrates executive capacity. Rick Chavez Zbur has the credentials and the relationships to deliver for this district.