JT Parr

From his 2024 candidate statement (filed with the City Clerk Aug 9, 2024): Parr described himself as a 'SoCal native and father of young twins' and a professional comedian, and said he has attended Burbank city council meetings for a decade giving public comments. His 2024 priorities included transparency/restoring public confidence, job distribution in land development, affordable housing, questioning whether a school bond was 'overstuffed,' and community safety for children. (Dated 2024 - should not be presented as his 2026 platform without confirmation.) City of Burbank, City Clerk's Office (John Parr 2024 candidate statement) ↗ · 2024-08-09

Parr's 2026 candidate statement (which references 'Burbank City Council 2026') states three priorities: build more housing, expand and improve public transportation, and create more places where people can gather without spending money. It also states he is deliberately not seeking endorsements ('I want to have skin in the game'), preferring to reach voters whose priorities align with his own. Note: this statement was read from Burbank Votes' own hosted PDF copy. Burbank Votes (hosted candidate statement PDF) ↗ · 2026

Context/biographical: Parr (listed under his legal name 'John Parr') also ran for Burbank City Council in the November 5, 2024 election, appearing on the official City Clerk candidate list with the ballot designation 'Writer/Comedian.' City of Burbank, City Clerk's Office (2024 Election Candidates) ↗ · 2024-11-05

2024 local coverage ('Comedian Sets Sights on City Council,' Burbank Leader / Outlook Newspapers) reported biographical facts: Parr grew up in Orange County, taught English abroad, attended film school in New York, and earned a screenwriting degree from Loyola Marymount University; he built an audience through comedy, a podcast, and a Netflix program, moved to Burbank, and runs a media company while raising twins. The article also reported 2024 positions including affordable housing/home ownership and reducing residential vehicle speeds from 35 to 25 mph. (Dated 2024 - biographical facts likely still valid; 2024 positions should not be presented as his 2026 platform without confirmation.) Burbank Leader / Outlook Newspapers ↗ · 2024

Ballotpedia lists Parr for the 2024 Burbank City Council At-large race; it notes it did not receive biographical information from him and did not identify any endorsements for him in that election. No Ballotpedia entry for a 2026 candidacy was found. Ballotpedia ↗ · 2024