Barri Worth Girvan declares victory in race for West Valley seat on L.A. City Council

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Set us as preferred Barri Worth Girvan, a veteran government employee who ran on a platform of leveraging her experience to advocate for residents, declared victory in the race for Los Angeles City Council’s Third District seat late Friday.Worth Girvan’s announcement came after the latest vote tally Friday evening showed her widening her lead over rival Tim Gaspar, with 51% of the vote to Gaspar’s 49%.“I will bring competence, transparency, follow-through, and ethical leadership to City Hall, which Angelenos deserve and too often do not get,” she said in a statement, which also thanked Gaspar for stepping up to run as well.

“I know how City Hall works, and I know how to make it work for you,” Worth Girvan said.“I am ready to hit the ground running on Day One, delivering the services our neighborhoods deserve, and leading with the integrity you have every right to expect.Earlier Friday, Gaspar’s campaign said he wasn’t yet ready to concede.

The campaign couldn’t immediately be reached for comment following Worth Girvan’s announcement.The current Third District councilmember, Bob Blumenfield, is leaving office because of term limits.

The 3rd District seat includes Woodland Hills, Reseda and Canoga Park.Worth Girvan and Gaspar were virtually tied on election night Tuesday, but on Thursday Worth Girvan began pulling ahead as more mail-in ballots were counted.

Before entering the race, Worth Girvan was L.A.County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s district director for three years, handling constituent services on the Westside and in the Valley.A former insurance company owner, Gaspar is running on a pro-business platform and has been endorsed by the Valley Industry & Commerce Assn.

and the Los Angeles Police Protective League, a union representing LAPD officers.He’s also been endorsed by Blumenfield,...