I am a public servant who has dedicated my career to serving others. My current experience serving on the City Council through the challenges of the pandemic as well as my extensive record of public service at the federal (Army Reserve), state (Deputy Attorney General), and local levels (Deputy County Counsel, Staff Counsel for LACERA) has made me an effective advocate for my district.
City of Pasadena - City Council, District 5
City Council, District 5 — City of Pasadena
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About this office
Members of the city council draft and vote on city laws and appoint certain municipal officers and employees.
Candidates
There is only one candidate running for this office.
Jess Rivas
Attorney / Councilmember
Top 3 Priorities
- Affordable housing and homelessness – We must keep...
- Public safety, in all forms – We must be safe from...
- Climate emergency – We must continue to shift from...