Hollywood is a district within the city of Los Angeles. That means Hollywood doesn’t have its own mayor or city council but is instead governed by Los Angeles city officials. However, Hollywood has local representation through the Los Angeles City Council, neighborhood councils, and other community organizations that influence policies and decisions affecting the area.

Who Governs Hollywood?

Since Hollywood is part of Los Angeles, it falls under the jurisdiction of the LA Mayor’s Office and the Los Angeles City Council. The city is divided into 15 council districts, and Hollywood is primarily covered by Council District 13, which also includes parts of Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Atwater Village. Some parts of Hollywood also fall into Council District 4, which includes areas like Los Feliz and Griffith Park.

The Los Angeles City Council is responsible for making decisions about zoning, business regulations, public safety, housing, and other issues affecting Hollywood. City council members are elected by residents and serve as the local voice for Hollywood within the larger government structure of Los Angeles.

Hollywood is also subject to laws and policies set by Los Angeles County and the State of California, including regulations on housing, transportation, and public services.

Neighborhood Councils: Hollywood’s Local Voice

Because Los Angeles is such a massive city, the government created Neighborhood Councils to give local communities more influence over decisions affecting their area. Hollywood has several neighborhood councils that represent different parts of the district, including:

• Hollywood United Neighborhood Council (HUNC)
• Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council (HHWNC)
• Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council (HSDNC)
• Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC)