Martin Ludlow (born 1964) is the president and chief executive officer of Bridge Street Inc. and a former member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 10th district.

He moved to California and attended Santa Monica City College, then became an intern for U.S. Representative Julian Dixon, after which he worked with at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.

[3] In 1998, Ludlow became chief of staff to state Assembly Member Antonio Villaraigosa,[4] and in 2001 he was named political director of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor under the executive secretary, Miguel Contreras.

[12] In February 2006, he announced that he would resign as a result of the criminal investigations into the financing of his City Council campaign, and news surfaced that a plea deal was being arranged.

"[13]In April 2006, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Horwitz sentenced Ludlow to three years' probation and $45,000 in fines and costs for conspiring to illegally divert school employees' union funds to his 2003 election campaign.

L.A. needs him," said attorney Connie Rice, who was among 16 people, including actor Danny Glover and Rep. Diane Watson (D-Los Angeles), who were part of the "reception committee" at a recent fundraiser to benefit Ludlow.

"[17] In 2012, Johnathan Franklin, a member of the UCLA football team, cited Ludlow as his mentor, and the reason why he became interested in politics and public policy.

"[18] Ludlow has volunteered as a strength and conditioning coach for kids in South Los Angeles and created a charity called Dorsey Football Boosters.

His work as a coach and mentor was profiled in a June 22, 2008, LA Times feature titled "He makes a difference, finds redemption".

[citation needed] Bridge Street organizes concerts, rallies, festivals, and ceremonies that promote social-justice themes such as civil rights, advocacy for the poor, prison re-entry, and gang prevention.