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Why Goldsmith is Running for CA State Senate
Fox 11 Los Angeles
Brian lays out his agenda to achieve a safer, more affordable California.
May 27, 2026
“Housing is the biggest driver of unaffordability. And it's true that we need lots more supply-but what and where we build is critical. We are in desperate need of more starter homes, affordable homes, and condos. We need housing that families can actually afford.”
May 25, 2026
“‘Our budget has gone up from $208 billion to $349 billion, but we’re not seeing an increase in the quality of our public services,’ Goldsmith said.”
May 14, 2026
“Long before the violence of Oct. 7, 2023 touched every corner of the Jewish consciousness, Brian Goldsmith had already decided that antisemitism inside the Democratic Party — and beyond — was an issue worth the political risk.”
Alumni Spotlight: Brian Goldsmith ‘94
The John Thomas Dye School
February 7, 2026
“‘When Brian Goldsmith was 18, his parents made what he now calls an unbelievable decision: they let him defer college to move to New York and work on Hillary Clinton's Senate campaign.”
Goldsmith Makes His Case for State Senate, One Conversation at a Time
Santa Monica Daily Press
April 24, 2026
“Goldsmith is positioning himself as a zealous advocate in Sacramento across a range of issue areas tied to recovery.
First and foremost is safety. From natural disasters to everyday public safety, his stance is… people should not have to pay for private security to feel safe.”
The Courier Interview: Local Resident Brian Goldsmith on His State Senate Race
Beverly Hills Courier
April 24, 2026
An in-depth look at Brian’s Focus on the Future agenda for Senate District 24
April 16, 2026
“Goldsmith sees this race as an opportunity to get things back on track for Californians and create the protections needed to make living here affordable again while leaving no one behind.”
Open Senate Seat Draws Crowded Field
The Acorn
April 10, 2026
“Goldsmith… boasts an impressive array of backers, including U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Sen. Barbara Boxer, state Sen. Henry Stern, former state Sen. Fran Pavley…”
April 8, 2026
“‘Brian is politically savvy without being a career politician,’ Meister said. ‘He’s worked with people I respect, from Hillary Clinton to Katie Couric.’”
Goldsmith says incremental progress is key to 24th State Senate District’s growth
Beverly Press & Park La Brea News
April 8, 2026
“‘I’d rather get a small-or-medium-sized thing accomplished on time and on budget than try to do the gargantuan tens of billions of dollars’ worth project and hope for the best.’”
Goldsmith Pitches a ‘Fresh Perspective’ for District 24
Westside Current
April 1, 2026
“‘We now know that the Palisades fire was entirely preventable, and that it was mismanaged at every stage — before, during, and after — at all levels of government,” Goldsmith said… ‘we need more people in office who.. who can disagree with the people in power when they’re doing something wrong.”
February 7, 2026
“‘A state legislator, Senator, or Assembly member can do a lot. You have to be smart and strategic. You have to be a good coalition builder.’”
January 27, 2026
“Several local business owners, community activists and those just passing by got the chance over coffee to ask questions and engage the candidate … at The Butcher's Daughter located on Abbott Kinney in the heart of Venice.”
Brian Goldsmith Enters State Senate Race
Beverly Hills Courier
April 17, 2025
“‘I was born and raised in this district… my grandparents moved to Beverly Hills in 1952 and thought they arrived in heaven. I never expected to run for office but we’re at a critical moment.’”
Goldsmith Looks Toward California’s Future
Beverly Press
April 30, 2025
“‘Why are we doing business the way we’re doing business, and are we actually getting value for all the billions of dollars in taxpayer money we’re spending on various programs,’ [Goldsmith] said, advocating for California to become more ‘results and outcome oriented’ versus ‘being process oriented.’”