Marqueece Harris-Dawson

At-a-Glance

Serves as the president of the Los Angeles City Council since September 20, 2024.
Represents the 8th district of the Los Angeles City Council since 2015.
Succeeded U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass as President and CEO of the Community Coalition in 2004.
Led grassroots campaigns at the Community Coalition to close 200 liquor stores and secure universal access to college prep courses for all LAUSD students.
Secured an additional $153 million for priority repairs in overcrowded South LA schools through youth organizing.
Graduated from Morehouse College with a major in Political Science and Mathematics.
Holds a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and is an Aspen Institute Pahara Fellow.

Biography

Marqueece Harris-Dawson is an American politician who has served as the president of the Los Angeles City Council since September 20, 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented the 8th district of the Los Angeles City Council since 2015. Harris-Dawson grew up in South Los Angeles and graduated from Morehouse College, where he majored in Political Science and Mathematics.