Media & Press Releases
November 17, 2025
Press Release: Mayoral Candidate Asaad Alnajjar Says Goal of Reducing Thefts of Critical Infrastructure Comes At a High Cost to Recyclers
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025. California’s AB 476, authored by Assemblymember Mark González, recently became law to strengthen reporting, licensing, and possession rules around scrap metal — especially copper — to reduce thefts of critical infrastructure (streetlights, traffic signals, telecom wiring) and the high public restoration costs that follow. Read More…
November 3, 2025
Press Release: Empowering Immigrants Benefits L.A.’s Future
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025. Today, Asaad Alnajjar, the LA mayoral 2026 candidate, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for immigrant justice and inclusion in Los Angeles. With one-in-three Angelenos coming from immigrant families, the city’s future depends on recognizing and empowering these communities. This country was built on the backs of immigrants and diversity. The policies of this administration are deliberately causing chaos, and DHS is stripping immigrants of their due process rights. We must respond. Read More…
October 22, 2025
Press Release: A Misguided 30-Year Mortgage on L.A.’s Future
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025. Mayoral candidate Asaad Alnajjar today voiced again strong opposition to the proposed $2.62 billion Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) expansion and agrees with community advocates, unions general body members, and many business leaders whom call it a billion-dollar mistake that prioritizes developers over residents at a time when the city faces mounting financial and social crises.. Read More…
September 29, 2025
Press Release: Thousands of Vacant City of Los Angeles Positions Are Eliminated
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025. LA Mayoral candidate Asaad Alnajjar today called out Mayor Karen Bass for misleading the public regarding City Hall layoffs and updated announcements. Last week, Mayor Bass claimed she “stopped all plans for layoffs, alleging historic milestones reached with unions,” but this statement is deliberately misleading to boost her reelection poll numbers. Read More…
September 24, 2025
Press Release: Asaad Alnajjar Pledges to Engineer a Stronger City When Elected LA City Mayor in 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025. Mayoral candidate Asaad Alnajjar is calling out what he describes as years of underperformance by the current administration. Los Angeles is mired in a housing crisis and budget shortfalls, and is battered by natural disasters. According to Mr. Alnajjar, the city needs a stronger leader who brings accountability and serious reforms. Read More…
May 30, 2025
Press Release: Marquis Who’s Who Honors Asaad Alnajjar for Engineering Excellence and Civic Leadership
Asaad Y. Alnajjar, P.E., Los Angeles Mayoral candidate for 2026, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his decades of leadership, innovation, and expertise in engineering and construction. With over 35 years of service in the City of Los Angeles, Alnajjar has led transformative infrastructure projects, advanced sustainable solutions, and remained deeply committed to public service. Read More…
March 1, 2025
Press Release: Asaad Alnajjar Announces 2026 LA Mayoral Bid with Plan to Rebuild, Restore, and Re-Engineer the City
Veteran City Engineer and community leader Asaad Alnajjar is running for Los Angeles Mayor in 2026, bringing over 35 years of hands-on experience delivering award-winning infrastructure projects, advancing sustainability, and improving public safety. His campaign focuses on real solutions for homelessness, traffic, city services, and emergency response, backed by a proven record of turning ideas into results. Read More…