"Herb" Wesson Jr.[2] (born November 11, 1951) is an American politician who served as a councilmember representing the 10th District for three terms between July 1, 2005 and December 14, 2020, and again on an appointed basis from March 22, 2022 until August 25, 2022.

[19][20] On August 22, 2022, Mitchell Beckloff granted a preliminary injunction that barred Wesson from serving until a trial about his appointment as held.

[21] Some of the developments in the 10th Council District during Wesson's term have been Midtown Crossing,[22] Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Medical Offices,[23] and Cumulus.

[24] On October 20, 2016 Wesson announced the creation of embRACE L.A., a program to engage Angelenos in a conversation on race, ethnicity and diversity.

On April 25, 2017 Wesson invited over 20 members of the community to dinner at his home to discuss embRACE L.A. and race in Los Angeles.

[27] Following the news that L.A. would bid on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Wesson and the City Council voted unanimously in favor of the new proposal.

[33] On October 24, 2019 the Los Angeles Times wrote a story accusing Wesson's son of receiving discounts on his rent at an L.A. apartment building.

[34] Every year Wesson, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, treats approximately 150 children from disadvantaged communities to a camping trip at Hansen Dam.

In addition to the movie screenings, Wesson provides all attendees with a meal, drink, popcorn, candy and a raffle drawing.

Wesson's Winter Wonderland includes a tobogganing course made from real snow, holiday themed arts and crafts, lunch and an appearance from Santa Claus.