Stephen POST for West Hollywood City Council

My Bio

I am a nonprofit advocate, criminal justice reformer, and public servant who believes West Hollywood works best when it puts residents first.

My path of public service include serving on a Area Planning Commision in Columbus, OH on the City’s Public Safety Commission, where I’ve worked to advance a vision of safety that is proactive, community-based, and rooted in care.

It’s also what guided my work on the WeHo 2040 Strategic Plan team, where I helped gather and synthesize community input to shape the next 15 years of our city. I spent time hearing directly from residents, workers, and stakeholders about their hopes and frustrations from housing affordability to public safety to preserving what makes West Hollywood special. That experience reinforced something I carry into this campaign: our community already has the answers, we just need leadership that acts on them.

In my professional work, I serve as a Business Program Manager at the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative, where I lead projects that strengthen neighborhood infrastructure, support over 300 small businesses, and keep our streets clean and vibrant. Whether it’s coordinating cleanups, improving public spaces, or leading local business districts, I focus on delivering visible, on-the-ground results.

Previously, I worked at the Last Prisoner Project, advocating for criminal justice reform and helping push forward policies that address the harms of incarceration. Across every role I’ve held, I’ve worked at the intersection of policy, communications, and community impact.

I hold a Master of Public Administration from The Ohio State University and have built my career bringing together nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community members to get things done.

As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know how important West Hollywood is not just as a city, but as a symbol of inclusion and possibility. But right now, too many people are being priced out, too many residents don’t feel safe, and too many voices feel unheard.

I’m running for City Council because WeHo can’t wait. As a renter,

We need bold, practical leadership that delivers safer streets, more affordable housing, and a government that truly reflects and responds to its people.

My Key Issues