It is currently represented by Democrat Hugo Soto-Martinez since 2022, after beating previous councilmember Mitch O'Farrell that year.

[8] By 1964, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Echo Park and portions of Los Feliz and Lincoln Heights were a part of the district.

[10] In 1986, after several attempts at redrawing councilmanic districts in accordance with a U.S. court order to provide for increased Latino representation, the City Council in 1986 adopted a plan that stripped Chinatown, Echo Park and adjoining areas from the 13th District but kept Hollywood and Silver Lake and also cut north into Studio City.

[11] The result was a decided shift to the north and west, including part of Studio City within the San Fernando Valley and all of Coldwater Canyon.

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