Nic Arnzen

Raised in conservative Iowa farm country, Nic learned early on you need to choose truth over silence. He has called California home for nearly 30 years and been a resident of Altadena for half of those where he and his husband raised their three children. Nic was first elected to the Altadena Town Council in 2020 during the Covid pandemic when he quickly went to work to keep the town protected and connected. He is now in his third term and sits as Vice Chair for the Council and Chair of the Communication Committee. In 2024 he was appointed Commissioner with LA County's historic and first of its kind LGBTQ+ Commission where he also sits as Chair of the Community Engagement Committee. The firestorm early this year devastated his community, completely destroying nearly 90 percent of the census tract he represents including his family home, everything they owned, his children's school, and his families house of worship. Nic remains determined to rebuild their home and bring back Altadena stronger and more connected than ever by tapping into the beautiful community spirit and strength his town has always relied on. He has worked tirelessly to be sure needs are met and that ALL of Altadena's incredible and diverse voices are heard. Nic is joyously planning Altadena Pride 2025 where they will once again walk through town raising a beautiful collage of flags as a symbol of defiance, hope, and rebirth.