--- # Los Angeles CD-5 Candidate Roundtable Saturday, Apr 23 | \| [![Westside Urban Forum](http://assets.nationbuilder.com/westsideurbanforum/sites/1/meta_images/original/wufLogo_V6.png?1421885310)](http://www.westsideurbanforum.com/?e=2264ec9bf466a1263d6d824d2cb9e614&utm_source=westsideurbanforum&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cd_5_roundtable&n=1) \| \|---\| | |---| | \| ## Los Angeles CD-5 Candidate Roundtable ### Returning to In-Person Events! **Friday April 29, 2022** 7:15 am - 9:00 am PST Helms Design Center **RSVP Required** ([Members Register Here](https://www.westsideurbanforum.com/cd5_member_20220429%20?e=2264ec9bf466a1263d6d824d2cb9e614&utm_source=westsideurbanforum&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cd_5_roundtable&n=2)) ([Non-Members Register Here](https://www.westsideurbanforum.com/cd5_guest_20220429?e=2264ec9bf466a1263d6d824d2cb9e614&utm_source=westsideurbanforum&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cd_5_roundtable&n=3)) City Council District 5 is gearing up for an election as current Councilmember Paul Koretz finishes his final term. Council District 5 encompasses a number of Westside communities, including Bel Air, Century City, Palms, Pico-Robertson,Westwood, UCLA, and Westside Village, as well as portions of the Santa Monica Mountains. Come hear the CD5 candidates discuss the compelling issues facing these neighborhoods, and how each candidate would represent the district and make an impact on the city as a whole. Topics will include housing and homelessness, transportation, economic development, and city council governance. **Panelists:** Jimmy Biblarz, Professor, UCLA Law School Scott Epstein, Public Policy Analyst Sam Yebri, Non-Profit Director / Small Business Owner Katy Young Yaroslavsky, Environmental Attorney / Mom **Moderator:** Jody Litvak, Senior Director, Countywide Planning, LA Metro **Registration Fees** $50 Members $65 Non-Members $10 Student Members $15 Student Non-Members ([Members Register Here](https://www.westsideurbanforum.com/cd5_member_20220429%20?e=2264ec9bf466a1263d6d824d2cb9e614&utm_source=westsideurbanforum&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cd_5_roundtable&n=4)) & ([Non-Members Register Here](https://www.westsideurbanforum.com/cd5_guest_20220429?e=2264ec9bf466a1263d6d824d2cb9e614&utm_source=westsideurbanforum&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cd_5_roundtable&n=5)) Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, April 27th, at 9:00 PM. After Wednesday, April 27th onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this date. **Event Time** **7:15 am - 9:00 am** 7:15 am - Registration 7:30 am - Light Breakfast 7:50 am - Panel Discussion **Returning to In-Person!** We are excited to be returning to in-person events at the Helms Design Center! The Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. 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