Mayor of Culver City
Mayor Freddy serves as Mayor of the City of Culver City, bringing more than two decades of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and community engagement. As Culver City’s first openly LGBTQ+ Mayor, Freddy is guided by a commitment to transparent governance, inclusive community building, responsible fiscal stewardship, and thoughtful growth that strengthens neighborhoods and improves quality of life.
In addition to his role as Mayor, Freddy has spent the past 20 years working in higher education, where he has built strong, trust-based partnerships between the university and local organizations, elected officials, and residents. Through this work, he has advanced collaboration, mutual accountability, and shared civic responsibility while helping institutions better serve the communities around them.
Mayor Freddy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton, and a master’s degree in English literature from Loyola Marymount University.
Now in the fourth year of his first term on the City Council, Mayor Freddy has prioritized neighborhood livability, housing affordability, safe and accessible mobility, climate action and sustainability, cultural investment, small business support, and meaningful community participation in local decision-making. During his tenure, he has helped lead efforts to strengthen Culver City’s financial sustainability, invest in infrastructure, support local businesses, expand community services, and advance collaborative solutions to complex regional challenges.
Mayor Freddy believes the best outcomes come from listening to residents, workers, businesses, educators, and community partners. He continues to work toward a Culver City that is welcoming, resilient, and prepared for the future – a city where every community member has the opportunity to thrive.