PROVEN LEADERSHIP WITH REAL RESULTS
Myla Rahman has held key roles in public service, shaping policies that uplift working families and underserved communities.
CHAMPION FOR JUSTICE
AND EQUITY
She spearheaded initiatives like the return of Bruce’s Beach and the Ebony Alert, fighting for affordable housing, economic stability, and public safety.
COMMUNITY-ROOTED AND SOLUTION-DRIVEN
A lifelong Carson resident and public servant, Myla brings integrity, resilience, and a bold vision to the 43rd Congressional District.
MEET MYLA
As a dedicated community leader and lifelong advocate for justice and progress, Myla Rahman has built her career on integrity, collaboration, and servant leadership.. As a mother of teenage daughters and a former elected City Clerk, she has planted deep roots in her community, and established herself as not just a leader, but a changemaker.
Myla’s journey in public service began as a Field Deputy for the late Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald, where she learned the power of grassroots advocacy. Since then, she has held pivotal roles, including Principal Consultant to a State Assemblymember, executive at a Fortune 500 company, and District Director for Senators Steven Bradford and Lola Smallwood-Cuevas. Currently, she serves as Executive Director of Angels for Sight, a non-profit clinic that provides free vision care to underserved communities in Los Angeles County.
As a representative for Senator Bradford, she was integral in advancing legislation that secured resources for underserved communities, such as the return of Bruce’s Beach to its heirs, and the implementation of the Ebony Alert to assist in locating missing Black children and young women. Whether it's fighting for affordable housing, economic stability, or community safety, Myla is unwavering in her belief that poverty should not be a punishment—and every person deserves a fair shot at a quality life.
Raised in Carson, Myla is a proud child of the public school system, a graduate of Banning High School in Wilmington, and Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, earning a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies- all while juggling family life and a relentless drive to serve her community.
Beyond her professional life, Myla is a devoted mother, runner, reader, and mentor to young adults. She serves as Secretary on the Board of her alma mater and lends her time to causes that uplift underserved communities.
Myla Rahman embodies the spirit of resilience, dedication, and progress. She is a leader who listens, a fighter who delivers, and a neighbor who cares deeply about the people and places that have shaped her journey. With her unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and opportunity, Myla is ready to champion bold solutions and build a brighter future as your next congresswoman.
Committed to being a bold, principled leader in Congress, one who puts people first and delivers real change.
Myla's Vision
Myla Rahman's vision for the 43rd Congressional District prioritizes bold action on critical issues, including creating economic opportunities, ensuring housing affordability, improving public safety, and fostering community equity.
With her steadfast commitment to public service and a career grounded in advocacy, Rahman is poised to bring dynamic, results-oriented leadership to Washington, DC.
MYLA'S ISSUES
Housing Stability
In a district where 63% of residents are renters, the rising cost of living is the primary driver of economic instability. CA-43 faces a unique crisis where even median earners are being priced out of their own neighborhoods.
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Build Affordable Housing: Focus on expanding federal subsidies for affordable housing construction– to build specifically for the 34% of households earning under $50k.
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Protections for Renters: Support federal legislation to cap annual rent increases for corporate-owned properties; and strengthen federal protections to prevent predatory evictions and "renovictions" that displace long-term residents.
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Sustainable Ownership: Support first-time homebuyers by funding community land trusts and down-payment assistance programs to help move young families from renting to owning – building generational wealth in our community.
Economic Opportunity for the Next Generation
With a young and growing workforce, CA-43 is the engine of the Los Angeles economy. I will work to create a self-sustaining local economy where the next generation doesn't have to leave the district to find a high-paying career.
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A Living Wage for All: Fight for a federal minimum wage that reflects the true cost of living.
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Youth Job Training: Invest in green energy and tech vocational programs in our high schools and community colleges to prepare our youth for the jobs of 2030.
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Support for Small Business: Create specialized grants for minority-owned and veteran-owned businesses, recognizing that our district thrives on its diverse entrepreneurial spirit.
Equity & Civil Rights
Our diversity is our greatest strength– As one of the most diverse districts in the country, CA-43 feels the impact of systemic inequality more acutely than most. I will fight for a system that sees and serves everyone.
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Criminal Justice Reform: Fight to reform federal sentencing laws and redirect resources toward community-based public safety and mental health services over incarceration.
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Protecting Immigrant Families: With a population that is 32% Latino, we must champion a pathway to citizenship and defend the rights of all residents from federal overreach, regardless of status.
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Environmental Justice: Fight for cleaner air and water in our urban corridors, ensuring that our heavily urbanized neighborhoods are not the dumping grounds for industrial pollution.
Healthcare for Every Zip Code
In a district with significant health disparities, access to care cannot be a luxury. By prioritizing preventative care and maternal health resources, I will work to close the life-expectancy gap that persists across our zip codes.
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Protecting Medi-Cal & Medicare: Firmly oppose any cuts to federal healthcare funding that our seniors and low-income families rely on.
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Maternal Health: Expand funding for prenatal and postnatal care, focusing on reducing the disproportionate mortality rates faced by Black and Latina mothers in our district.
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Mental Health Access: Increase the number of community health centers in South LA and surrounding areas to provide free or low-cost counseling and addiction services.