Meet Nick.
Burbank Mayor.
Deputy Attorney General.*
Proven, Bold, Leadership for AD 44.
Nick Schultz was elected to the Burbank City Council in 2020, after receiving the second highest number of votes in the city's history for a city council race.
Burbank Mayor Nick Schultz is running to succeed Laura Friedman in the 44th Assembly District in 2024. The 44th Assembly District includes the cities of Burbank and Glendale, alongside the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Sunland Tujunga, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and Valley Village.
Find out about Nick's track record as a City Councilmember and Mayor and as a lifelong public servant.
*Official title is used for identification purposes only and does not imply official endorsement. All views expressed are those of the candidate alone, not of the Department of Justice or the Attorney General.
NICK'S POLICY PRIORITIES
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Nick believes that every Californian has a fundamental right to clean air, clean water, and to be free from toxic substances. As an Assemblymember, Nick will take aggressive action to address the climate crisis and will pursue environmental policies that are effective and equitable for all Californians.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
As a Deputy Attorney General, Nick has been on the frontlines combatting abuses and misuses of authority by public officials. In the Legislature, Nick will pursue legislation that prevents crime, addresses systemic injustices, and promotes rehabilitation and equity in our criminal justice system.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Nick is ready to take strong and decisive action to reduce the costs of housing. As a Councilmember, Nick has taken bold steps to address his city's housing shortage. He is committed to protecting renters and increasing housing opportunities for all.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
In one of the world's largest economies, Nick believes far too many Californians are left behind. Nick will work to raise wages, address deep poverty, encourage investment in emerging technology, support organized labor, and explore new incentives for entrepreneurship.
CARING FOR CALIFORNIANS
Nick will fight for universal healthcare & a world class education systems for all Californians. In the Legislature, Nick will support policies that expand access to quality education and ensure universal coverage for all who call our state home.
Endorsements
Nick is endorsed by elected leaders, community members, and organizations we trust.
Laura Friedman
Assemblymember
44th District
Adam Schiff
Congressmember
Robert Rivas
State Assembly Speaker
Organizations & Labor
Organizations
Abundant Housing Los Angeles
Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County
Americans for Democratic Action, Southern California Chapter
Avance Democratic Club
Burbank Democratic Club
Bruin Democrats
California High School Democrats
California Legislative Progressive Caucus
California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS)
California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike)
California Democratic Renters Council
California Environmental Voters
California State Retirees
California YIMBY
Consumer Attorneys of California
Climate Action California
Democrats for Israel Los Angeles
Democrats for the Protection of Animals
Glendale Democratic Club
Healthcare for All California
HONOR PAC
Housing Action Coalition
Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Matador Democrats
Media City Indivisible
Professional Engineers in California Government PAC
San Fernando Valley Young Democrats
Southern California Armenian Democrats
Smart Justice California
Streets for All California
Labor
AFSCME California
AFSCME Local 18
AFSCME Local 1902
AFSCME Local 3061
AFSCME Local 3299
AFSCME Local 3620
Amalgamated Transit Union 1277
American Federation of Teachers Local 2276, Glendale Community College Guild
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 4
Burbank City Employees Union (AFSCME Local 3143)
Burbank Firefighters Local 778
Burbank Airport Professional Firefighters Local 61
California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges (CASE)
Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
California Federation of Teachers
California Labor Federation
Cement Masons Local 600
California Nurses Association (CNA)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Los Angeles Area Locals
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 33
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 18
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 40
International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 94
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12
International Union Operating Engineers State Council
Ironworkers Local 416
Ironworkers Local 433
Los Angeles/Orange County Building & Construction Trades Council
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO)
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
SEIU California
Southwest Regional Council for Carpenters
Teamsters Joint Council 42
United Association Local 250
United Association Plumbers & Fitters Local 761
United Association Plumbers & Fitters Local 709
United Association Local 78 Plumbers
United Auto Workers
United Farm Workers
United Domestic Workers AFSCME Local 3930
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council
United SteelWorkers Local 675
** Titles/affiliations are included for identification purposes only and do not indicate institutional endorsements.
Elected Officials
Rob Bonta
CA Attorney General
Tony Thurmond
CA Supt. of Public Instruction
Adam Schiff
Congressmember
Robert Rivas
State Assembly Speaker
Laura Friedman
State Assemblymember
Matt Haney
State Assemblymember
Mike Fong
State Assemblymember
Ash Kalra
State Assemblymember
Alex Lee
State Assemblymember
Bob Hertzberg
State Senator (ret.)
Scott Weiner
State Senator
Bob Wieckowski
State Senator (ret.)
Mike Gatto
State Assemblymember (ret.)
Dario Frommer
State Assemblymember (ret.)
Jeremy Wolf
Agoura Hills City Councilmember
Nikki Perez
Burbank Vice Mayor
Konstantine Anthony
Burbank Councilmember
Jess Talamantes
Burbank Mayor (ret.)
Bud Ovrom
Burbank City Manager (ret.)
Timothy Murphy
Burbank City Councilmember (ret.)
Dr. Emily Weisberg
Burbank Unified School District Board President
Dr. Armond Aghakanian
Burbank Unified School District Board Vice President
Charlene Tabet
Burbank Unified School District Boardmember
Alex Fisch
Culver City Mayor (ret.)
Daniel Lee
Culver City Mayor (ret.)
Freddy Puza
Culver City Councilmember
Mary Nichols
California Air Resources Board Chair (ret.)
Paula Devine
Glendale City Councilmember
Desire Portillo Rabinov
Glendale Community College Trustee
Yvette Vartanian Davis
Glendale Community College Trustee
Sara Hernandez
Los Angeles City Community College District Trustee
Paul Seo
Palos Verdes City Councilmember
Jesse Zwick
Santa Monica City Councilmember
Mary Solorio
San Fernando City Councilmember
Community Leaders
Alex Arciniega
Environmental Activist & Small Business Owner
Caro Avanessian
President, Glendale Democratic Club*
James Coomes
Commissioner, Burbank Police Commission*
Michael Elric
Burbank Planning Commissioner and Equestrian Advocate*
Shona Ganguly
President, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters*
Stacy Fortner
Democratic Party & Women’s Rights Advocate
Barry Gussow
Commissioner, Burbank Parks & Recreation Commission*
Romik Hacobian
Burbank Police Commissioner & Business Owner*
Leah Harrison
Commissioner, Burbank Cultural Arts Commission*
Ever Huerta
Student Activist
Shanna Ingalsbee
Commissioner, Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission*
Vickie Kirschenbaum
Burbank Sustainability Commissioner & Environmental Advocate*
Jason Lewis
Commissioner, Burbank Transportation Commission*
John Ly
Attorney & Studio City Resident
Chris Malotte
Commissioner, Burbank Water and Power Commission*
Cindy Pease
Commissioner, Burbank Cultural Arts Commission*
Marty Perlmutter
Burbank Community Advocate
Eddy Polon
Commissioner, Burbank Transportation Commission*
Ashley Ramsey
Commissioner, Burbank Parks & Recreation Commission*
Lusine Simonyan
Commissioner, Burbank Cultural Arts Commission*
Chris Weber
Commissioner, Burbank Sustainability Commission*
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