Brian Calderón Tabatabai

Brian Calderón Tabatabai brings a powerful combination of municipal governance experience and deep-rooted social justice advocacy to the Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force (GRTF). As a former Mayor in the city of West Covina, Brian led with transparency, equity, and accountability, prioritizing the needs of working families, essential workers, and historically marginalized communities.

During his time in office, Brian advanced housing justice by championing interim supportive housing and pushing for union-built affordable housing for teachers, nurses, and public safety personnel. He also played a pivotal role in infrastructure investment in historically ignored areas of the city and promoting environmental sustainability through community-centered planning. His leadership reflected a commitment to inclusive governance that delivered measurable outcomes.

Brian's dedication to public service is deeply informed by his lived experience and family legacy of activism. A lifelong advocate for equity, he has been at the forefront of movements for educational justice, labor rights, and immigrant dignity. He was one of the authors of El Monte Union High School District’s Ethnic Studies curriculum and remains a vocal advocate for academic freedom and the rights of underserved students.

Appointed by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, Brian joins the GRTF to help guide the implementation of Measure G. His work on the Task Force centers community voice, elevates transparency, and ensures county structures reflect the diversity and dynamism of LA’s 88 cities and unincorporated areas.

With a background in teaching, public policy, and grassroots organizing, Brian Calderón Tabatabai is committed to building a more accountable, participatory, and just county government.