I AM RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION IN THE NEW 30TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT!

 I was honored and humbled to win my campaign for the 28th Assembly District race last year with 63 percent of the vote!  But I couldn't have done it without your tremendous support.  I am now running for re-election in the new 30th Assembly District.


I remained committed to continue working hard on the issues that matter most to the people of the 30th Assembly District, including creating jobs, having safe neighborhoods, expanding healthcare and protecting resources for our local schools and colleges. I would be honored & would appreciate having your continued support!


Sincerely,

 

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBER LUIS A. ALEJO

28th District

 

 

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Dear Friends, 


I am running for relection for State Assembly in the new 30th District, and I continue to build a strong base of support from community leaders and voters across the district each week. 
   
As you know, our state is in a major fiscal crisis that has already placed significant hardships on our families, schools, and communities.  Now more than ever, we need to continue to have strong voice and proven leadership for our local communities in Sacramento.  I have proudly served our communities in many different capacities, and have worked hard to make good improvements throughout the Monterey Bay area as a city councilmember, public interest attorney, and community activist.  

While in Sacramento this past year, I have served as the vice-chair of the Assembly Local Government Committee and served as a strong champion for our local cities.  I also serve on the Assembly Budget Committee, Rules Committee, Labor & Employment Committee and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.  I have also served on the Assembly Committee on Sustainable & Organic Agriculture to support our local agriculture.


My other qualifications to serve as your assemblymember derives from a number of sources:

STRONG EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

  • Law degree (juris doctorate) from UC Davis School of Law.
  • Master’s of education degree from Harvard University.
  • Dual bachelor’s of arts degrees from UC Berkeley.  Honors graduate.
  • Associate of arts degree from Gavilan Community College in Gilroy.


EXPERIENCE:

  • Staff Attorney with the Monterey County Superior Court.
  • Staff Attorney with California Rural Legal Assistance.  Providing free legal assistance to thousands of low-income residents.
  • Worked as a legislative aide in Sacramento for Assemblymember Manny Diaz (D-San Jose).  Obtained first hand experience in passing statewide laws, assisting constituents, working on budgetary issues, & assisting different interest groups. 
  • Former alternative education high school teacher in Watsonville.
  • Former research assistant for the Harvard Civil Rights Project in Cambridge, Massachusetts focused on education policy.


COMMUNITY & PUBLIC SERVICE:

  • California Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 2001-2010.
  • Director, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), 2009-2010.
  • Santa Cruz County Dropout Prevention Task Force, 2009-Present.
  • Member of the California State Bar Assn & U.S. Federal Northern District Court Bar. 
  • Central CA Vice-Chair, Chicano Latino Caucus of the CA Democratic Party, 2007-2010.
  • 2008 National Delegate for Barack Obama for CD-17, National Democratic Convention.
  • Santa Cruz Co. Democratic Central Committee, District 4 representative, 2004-2010.
  • Former Vice-Chair of the Watsonville Planning Commission 2006-2008. 
  • Watsonville Library Board, 2005-2006.
  • Watsonville General Plan Steering Committee, 2004-2006.
  • Santa Cruz County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission, 2003-2006.
  • English Learner Master Plan Task Force, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, 2007.
  • City of Watsonville Blue Ribbon Committee for Sustainable Revenue – member, 2006.
  • County Transportation Funding Task Force – member, 2007.
  • Board of Directors, Salud Para La Gente Health Clinics - Director, 2004-2008.
  • Board of Directors, White Hawk Indian Council - Director, 2005-2008.
  • 2006 Pajaro Valley Voter Registration Project Director.  Registered hundreds of voters.
  • 2008 Leadership Santa Cruz County graduate.
  • 2009 Focus Agriculture graduate.


SERVICE AWARDS:  My work has been recognized through numerous awards, including:

  • 2011 Legislator of the Year, CA League of Cities Latino Caucus
  • 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award, Community College League of California.
  • 2009 Award of Merit, CA Legal Aid Association & CA Access to Justice Commission.
  • 2008 John F. Kennedy Award for Outstanding Public Service, CA Democratic Party.
  • 2008 Tony Hill Community Service Award by UC Santa Cruz (Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation).
  • 2006 Democratic Region 9 Volunteer of the Year.
  • 2006 Santa Cruz County Democratic of the Year.
  • 2004 United Way Community Hero Award.
  • The Martin Luther King Community Service Award.  UC Davis School of Law.
  • The Association of Mexican American Educators Community Service Award.


With my education, background and experience, I hope to serve you as your assemblymember, and to continue working hard to make good changes for our state and local communities.  But I cannot do it without you, and I respectfully ask for your support.


Sincerely,


LUIS ALEJO
Mayor, City of Watsonville
Assemblymember-Elect, 28th District