The San Fernando Valley’s third City Council district is about to choose Bob Blumenfield’s successor, and with that pick comes serious control over big development and basic city services. On June 2, three candidates, Tim Gaspar, C.R. Celona, and Barri Worth Girvan, will compete to represent Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda.
The certified candidate list from the Office of the City Clerk confirms that Christopher Robert “C.R.” Celona, Timothy K. Gaspar, and Barri Worth Girvan are officially qualified to appear on the District 3 ballot, according to the Office of the City Clerk. That certification is the final procedural step before ballots go out to voters ahead of the June 2 primary.
If a candidate secures more than 50% of the vote on June 2, they will be sworn in this December. If no one hits that majority mark, the top two finishers will advance to a November 3 runoff. The City Council seat covers about 260,000 residents, council terms last four years with a three-term limit, and the annual salary is roughly $244,727, according to LAist.
Who’s In The Race And What They’re Selling
Tim Gaspar is pitching himself as a lifelong Valley entrepreneur and small business owner who built Gaspar Insurance from the ground up. His campaign message leans on public safety, faster permitting and dependable neighborhood services. Voters can find his priorities and endorsements on Tim Gaspar.
Christopher Robert “C.R.” Celona is running on his business and technology background, describing himself as a serial entrepreneur focused on economic opportunity, public safety and a more streamlined city government. His platform and biography are laid out on C.R. Celona.
Barri Worth Girvan is in the race as a community advocate and former county staffer who emphasizes neighborhood investment, public safety and accountability. Her campaign says it has qualified for the maximum available city matching funds and has secured major labor endorsements, as detailed on Barri Worth Girvan.
Why District 3 Will Be A Test For Development And Services
District 3 includes Warner Center and the former Promenade mall site, where a proposed 52 acre “Rams Village” mixed use complex, including the Rams’ permanent headquarters and training facilities, is positioned to reshape the West Valley. That massive proposal, along with other redevelopment plans, will give the next councilmember substantial land use power and intense pressure to deliver visible community benefits, according to the Rams organization.
What To Watch Before June 2
Endorsements, union slates and fundraising will drive much of the voter outreach and turnout in the coming weeks. Watch which campaigns qualify for public matching funds and where influential endorsements land, since those shifts can reconfigure neighborhood coalitions fast. For the official certified candidate list and election rules, keep an eye on the City Clerk as results begin to post.
Whether District 3 ends up with a councilmember who leans toward developer driven growth, business friendly policymaking or a labor backed, neighborhood first agenda, the June 2 primary will set the tone for how Woodland Hills and the surrounding West Valley navigate growth, public safety and day to day city services for years to come.
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