Eddie Anderson

Reverend Anderson, also known as "Pastor Eddie", is an ordained minister and community advocate who is running for LA City Council District 10. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of McCarty Memorial Christian Church in West Adams, a historical location that played a significant role in civil rights organizing within his district. Reverend Anderson has been an influential figure in local and state-wide reforms surrounding transformative justice, having been arrested for justice purposes on multiple occasions. With over a decade of experience as a community organizer with LA Voice, Pastor Eddie has dedicated himself to building and leading coalitions that fight for affordable housing, fair wages, union jobs, immigrant rights, Black Lives Matter, and policies aimed at lifting families out of poverty.

In 2020, Reverend Anderson co-founded the Partnership for Growth LA, a pioneering Black and Jewish Community Development Corporation that seeks to enhance the quality of life and provide economic empowerment for underserved residents in our community. His campaign platform prioritizes addressing homelessness and affordability issues, advocating for economic justice, and reinvesting in neighborhoods. As an LA resident, Reverend Anderson is well aware of the challenges faced by renters, including himself and his wife. Through his work and personal experiences, he brings a deep understanding of the needs of the community and a commitment to creating positive change.