Master of Ceremonies

Councilmember David Ryu

Los Angeles City Councilmember David E. Ryu represents Los Angeles' 4th Council District, which includes the neighborhoods of Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, Silverlake, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Larchmont and a portion of Koreatown. 

On July 1st, 2015, Ryu became the first Korean American to serve on the Los Angeles City Council and only the second Asian American elected to the City Council. On January 14th, 2020, Ryu was named Assistant President Pro Tempore of the City Council. He became the first Korean American and first Asian American to serve on City Council leadership. 

The Councilmember’s top priorities include addressing homelessness and building affordable housing, expanding park access, and working to level the playing field in order to build a just Los Angeles for all.