[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:29.627971","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF JULIA RUEDAS</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL,<br dir=\"auto\">3rd District</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF EL MONTE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 45</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Educator/Councilwoman</p><p dir=\"auto\">As a lifelong El Monte resident, I am running for City Council District 3 to continue serving our community because we deserve <strong>experienced leadership</strong> that puts <strong>people first</strong>!</p><p dir=\"auto\">My experience as an <strong>Educator, Public Servant, </strong>and <strong>Policy Analyst<em> </em></strong>has prepared me to build on the progress we've made through honesty, collaboration, and accountability.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Together, we've strengthened neighborhoods, supported local businesses, expanded park improvements, improved public safety and infrastructure, and invested in families and future generations.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I believe the best decisions come from listening to residents, working collaboratively, and finding solutions that reflect our shared values and move our community forward.</p><p dir=\"auto\">As your Councilwoman, I will continue taking bold action to:</p><p dir=\"auto\">1. Public Safety: Strengthen community policing and neighborhood security.<br dir=\"auto\">2. Reduce Homelessness and Expand Affordable Housing: Through supportive services and stable housing opportunities.<br dir=\"auto\">3. Infrastructure Improvements: Invest in safer streets, better roads, and cleaner public spaces.<br dir=\"auto\">4. Business Growth: Attract new businesses, support small businesses, and create jobs.<br dir=\"auto\">5. Invest in Families: Senior services, workforce development, and reopen Pioneer Park.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I respectfully ask for your support. <strong>TOGETHER, </strong>we can continue creating meaningful change:</p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>For our People. For our Future. For El Monte.</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Vote JULIA RUEDAS for El Monte City Council, District 3.</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>www.VoteRuedas.com</strong></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:29.627971","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10450,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26629,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60820,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]