Supporters backing Ridley-Thomas turned out at the Millenium Barbershop in Leimert Park to talk politics and urge others to vote for their candidate.
"He's been very supportive of workers here in L.A. We had hotel workers fasting for a living wage and he was very supportive," said Mary Gutierrez from the L.A. County Federation of Labor.
Meanwhile, Parks kicked off a marathon bus tour of the district.
