[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:20.340097","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF JESSICA ANCONA</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF EL MONTE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Mayor/Educator</p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>JESSICA ANCONA </strong>has proudly served as Mayor of El Monte with a commitment to transparent leadership, fiscal responsibility, and putting our community first. As a <strong>lifelong El Monte resident, daughter of immigrants,</strong> <strong>mother</strong>,<strong> educator, and public servant</strong>,<strong> </strong>she understands our city's challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead.</p><p dir=\"auto\">For more than <strong>25 years</strong>, JESSICA has dedicated her career to serving children and families as a teacher, school principal, and community leader. That experience continues to shape her commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more connected El Monte.</p><p dir=\"auto\">As Mayor, JESSICA has worked to strengthen public safety, support local businesses, invest in parks and public spaces, expand community events, create opportunities through workforce development and strategic partnerships, and <strong>ensure continued investment in the City's multi-year street repavement plan and other critical infrastructure improvements</strong>.</p><p dir=\"auto\">JESSICA is committed to supporting our dedicated city employees, first responders, and community organizations while continuing to invest in and protect programs and services for <strong>children, families</strong>, <strong>seniors</strong>, <strong>and veterans.</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Together, we can continue building an El Monte that is safe, prosperous, and welcoming for every resident.</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Re-Elect JESSICA ANCONA for Mayor of El Monte so we can keep moving El Monte forward—together.</strong></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:20.340097","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10657,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26622,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60550,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]