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Accomplishments

Jessie Lopez and Vicente Sarmiento pose with children holding the new backpacks they received.

On Santa Ana City Council, Jessie Lopez has been delivering results for working families.

Jessie Lopez has been a tireless advocate for working families, tenants, and marginalized communities in Santa Ana. First elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, her leadership on the City Council has resulted in transformative policies that prioritize equity, accountability, and community investment.

Jessie's Accomplishments on Santa Ana City Council:

Tenant protections and housing affordability

  • Passed the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance in 2021, later solidified by voters in 2024.
  • Allocated $24 million for affordable housing, including Wise Place Transitional Housing.

Public safety and infrastructure

  • Established the Police Oversight Commission in 2022 to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
  • Reduced 911 response times by voting to expand the police force in 2023.
  • Invested over $1 million in improved lighting for safety in Riverview, Saddleback, and other neighborhoods.

  • Advocated for street repairs, sidewalk improvements, and upgraded water infrastructure.

Economic and workforce development

  • Secured $2.7 million in grants for vocational training programs benefiting low-income residents.
  • Championed anti-corruption policies to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure transparency in city contracts.

Environmental justice and parks

  • Secured funding for the city’s first Climate Action Plan, general plan updates, and lead remediation programs.
  • Approved $3.5 million for Santiago Park renovations, including ADA walkways, an amphitheater, and playground improvements.

Pandemic response and community engagement

  • Secured direct payments for families struggling during the pandemic.
  • Invested in parks, libraries, and childcare services to support community resilience.
  • Championed hazard pay for frontline and essential workers

Expanding representation and community engagement

  • Led efforts in 2021 to align city code with state law, allowing non-citizens to serve as commissioners for better representation.
  • Secured $300,000 for immigrant legal representation through the Immigrant Defenders Law Center.

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Together, we are building a movement rooted in community, not corporations. A movement fighting for affordable housing, universal healthcare, good-paying jobs, clean air, and dignity for working families across California.

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