[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:27.865029","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF LUIS GERARDO CUELLAR</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF LYNWOOD GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 32</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Vice President of Legislative Affairs</p><p dir=\"auto\">After serving my country as a United States Marine Corps Officer, I knew my commitment to service had to continue here at home, in the community that raised me. <strong>It has been an honor and privilege to serve our City of Lynwood over the past two years.</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\">On the City Council, I helped:</p><p dir=\"auto\">- Bring in a new administration that raised professional standards, improved the workplace for city employees, and strengthened services for residents.<br dir=\"auto\">- Reduce the City's budget deficit from <strong>$9.8 million to $1.8 million</strong>, while continuing the work to close the remaining gap.<br dir=\"auto\">- Make Lynwood more stable and attractive to businesses that can bring new investment and opportunity.<br dir=\"auto\">- Deliver <strong>Financial Literacy Workshops</strong> that teach children and families how to save, budget, and build a stronger future together.</p><p dir=\"auto\">When immigration raids brought fear and uncertainty to our neighborhoods, <strong>I stood beside Lynwood families</strong>. I defended due process and connected residents with trusted information and resources because no one should feel alone or unprotected in the community they call home.</p><p dir=\"auto\">My commitment to Lynwood is personal. I will continue leading with <strong>integrity, compassion, and fiscal responsibility</strong> to build a safer, stronger city where families, employees, and businesses can thrive.</p><p dir=\"auto\"></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:27.865029","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10477,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26523,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60772,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]