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Mary Zendejas
Candidate for City Council
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Mary Zendejas is a Nonpartisan member of the Long Beach City Council, representing District 1. First elected in a special election in 2019 and re-elected in 2022, she made history as the first Latina wheelchair user elected to public office in the nation. Her background includes serving on the Long Beach Transit Board and advocating for accessibility and community investment.
Top Priorities
- Improving housing affordability and reducing homelessness
- Enhancing public safety
- Investing in infrastructure
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$500,000
Top Donor Industries
Real Estate
Labor
Healthcare
Key Voting Record
Update Land Use Regulations for Alamitos Bay Marina (PD4) Yea
The City Council unanimously approved this proposal, directing the City Manager to begin a planning process to update land use regulations for the Alamitos Bay Marina.
Ensuring Usable and Safe Public Spaces Yea
The City Council approved this item with a 6-2 vote, directing staff to explore parameters for establishing encampments and discuss policy options for unlawful uses of public spaces.
Report on Proposed Legislation Related to Retail Theft, Drug Use, and 'Smash and Grab' Crimes Yea
The City Council unanimously approved this item, directing staff to provide an overview of proposed legislation addressing retail theft, drug use, and 'smash and grab' crimes and return with recommendations.
CORE Strategy (Compassionate Outreach, Response, and Enforcement) Yea
The City Council unanimously approved this item, directing staff to create a public mental health and substance abuse response strategy.
Proposed Bond Measure for Affordable Housing Projects Yea
The City Council voted 4-5, preventing a proposed bond measure to fund affordable housing projects through property taxes from being placed on the November 2020 election ballot.