Hello! My name is Alejandro, but some people call me Ale, and I am a queer Latino immigrant. I put myself through college by working multiple jobs in policy research and advocacy. Several years ago, a friend and I started a successful local consulting firm that employs dozens every year. In my community, I am known as a doer, a squeaky wheel that makes things happen.

I want to make positive change happen for the Westside. I feel that our city could do more to improve District 2. Many of my neighbors feel neglected, even forgotten. What the westside needs are SOLUTIONS, and fast. We can't waste any more time just talking about the issues. We need action. Too many are suffering. As your council member, I will get to know you and the issues you care about. My promise to you is that I will make things happen and I will listen to you because your voice is important to me. 

I believe our local government is the tool for change and solutions to day-to-day problems. But if you live on the westside you know that things here don't happen very fast, or at all. We need to hold our policymakers accountable. I will work hard to hold myself and others accountable.

I can't sit on the sidelines and see how politicians praise their accomplishments. We are in this together, and because of it, I am motivated to do more, I am encouraged to show up and make a difference, I want to turn our struggles into triumphs.