Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan, though some candidates do receive funding and support from various political parties.

Peter Navarro and Susan Golding received the most votes and advanced to the November general election.

[5] Among the primary candidates, County Supervisor Susan Golding and City Councilmember Ron Roberts ran on their experience in local government.

Navarro also emphasized his advocacy for slow-growth policies as chairman of the grassroots organization Prevent Los Angelization Now!

[6] Navarro considered himself a conservative Republican, but had changed his affiliation to independent prior to the primary election.