[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:26.386542","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF CARLOS D. CORDERO</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 PALMDALE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 35</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Sales Associate</p><p dir=\"auto\">Having lived and worked in Palmdale for the past 15 years, including owning and operating the food truck Top of Mis Papas with my brothers, I have proudly called District 3 home for much of that time. I believe our community has tremendous potential. District 3 is the heart of our city, home to one of Palmdale's largest concentrations of families and working residents. By working together, we can build a stronger sense of community, and opportunity throughout Palmdale as a whole.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I am running because I want to encourage greater civic engagement and help ensure every resident feels their voice matters. Like many people, I have felt unheard, and I want to reconnect with those who have become discouraged from participating.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I also believe our residents deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. Addressing public safety, and strengthening trust between the community and local government I will advocate alongside efforts to improve opportunities for District 3.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I am committed to listening, being present, and earning the trust of the community through honesty, accessibility, and hard work. When District 3 succeeds, Palmdale succeeds. Together, we can build a community where every resident feels heard, valued, and proud to call home.</p><p dir=\"auto\"></p><p dir=\"auto\"></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:26.386542","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10495,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26595,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60727,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]