Community. Opportunity. Accountability
Building a safer, more connected Santa Monica where wellbeing, opportunity, and economic vitality work together for all.
Be Part of Building Santa Monica’s Future
Meet Angela
From military service to local leadership, Angela has dedicated her work to supporting families, strengthening neighborhoods, and building a more inclusive Santa Monica.
Angela D. Scott is a Santa Monica-area mother of three, U.S. Navy veteran, and civic leader dedicated to advancing accountable governance, strengthening community safety, expanding affordable housing and employment opportunities, and ensuring equitable access to education for all residents.
Her work bridges community leadership, education advocacy, and workforce development with a focus on delivering real results that strengthen Santa Monica for residents of all ages and abilities.
Leadership Rooted in Service
Angela D. Scott is a Navy veteran, mother of three, and civic leader running to keep Santa Monica safe, affordable, and full of opportunity.
Santa Monica is at an inflection point. Families are being priced out, small businesses are feeling the pressure, and residents want a city that feels safe, responsive, and inclusive. Angela is running to protect what makes Santa Monica special while making sure more people can be part of its future.
Her commitment to service is personal. Raised in a family of educators and city workers, Angela believes city government should work for the people who keep communities moving.
As a mother of three daughters who attended public schools, Angela understands the need for stable housing, strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and real opportunity. Through youth mentorship, college access initiatives, and community partnerships, she has helped connect students to scholarships, careers, and futures beyond the classroom.
Angela brings practical leadership, lived experience, and a record of service to City Hall, with a focus on affordability, safety, public schools, small businesses, and a more sustainable Santa Monica.
Priorities for Santa Monica
Angela’s campaign is focused on practical solutions that strengthen safety, expand opportunity, and support long-term economic vitality across Santa Monica.
Opportunity & Affordability
Ensuring students, seniors, working families, and professionals can live, learn, and thrive through housing stability, strong education and career pathways, support for small businesses, workforce innovation, and a resilient local economy.
Investing in Education & Our Future
Maintain the City’s commitment to supporting our public schools, students, and open spaces—while strengthening college, career, and workforce pathways that help young people and families thrive in Santa Monica.
Impact & Leadership
With nearly a decade of leadership at a AAA gaming company, Angela brings experience in data-driven decision-making, cross-sector collaboration, and building education and community-centered solutions that serve diverse populations.
Delivering Real Results for Santa Monica
Leadership & Community Service
Active across Santa Monica civic, renter, and community organizations, including education, workforce, and advocacy groups.
Angela is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., an organization rooted in scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Her 25+years membership reflects a lifelong commitment to community uplift, civic engagement, and collective leadership - values she carries into her public service and campaign.
Leadership Roles
Vice Chair, Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission
Steering Committee Member, Community for Excellent Public Schools
Organizational Development Chair, California Democratic Party Veterans Caucus
Steering Committee Member, Committee for Racial Justice
President, Southern Region, United Black Student Unions of California
Treasurer, National Association of Black Military Women
Endorsements
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Get Involved
Building a stronger Santa Monica takes all of us. Whether you want to volunteer, stay informed, or help spread the word, there are many ways to support the campaign.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Introduce Angela to neighbors and local organizations
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In the Community
Every contribution helps move this work forward.
Be Part of Building Santa Monica’s Future
A stronger Santa Monica doesn’t happen alone. It happens when community members come together to support ideas, conversations, and solutions that move our city forward.
Over the years, Angela has served Santa Monica through education advocacy, public service, and community leadership with a focus on creating real opportunity for people.
Focus Areas
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Community Safety & Wellbeing
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Opportunity & Affordability
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Economic Opportunity
Recognition & Awards
League of Women Voters Santa Monica
Yellow Rose Award Honoree, Women Who Shape Santa Monica (2026)
Recognized for community leadership and service
by U.S. Congress, State of California, Los Angeles County, and City of Los Angeles (2025–2026)
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Woman in Tech Award (2024)
City of Santa Monica
Black Excellence Award for Leadership & Service (2021)
Activision
Championing DEI (Activisionary Award) (2022)
Delivering Real Results for Santa Monica
I’m deeply grateful for the encouragement and support I’ve already received from friends, neighbors, and community members.
Your support, whether through a contribution, a conversation, or simply sharing this work, means more than you know.This effort is about all of us.
Non Monetary Support
There are many ways to get involved:
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Stay connected
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Share ideas and feedback
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Attend community conversations
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Introduce Angela to others in the community