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Sup. Luis Plancarte

Imperial County

Luis Plancarte

County of Imperial
Phone: (760) 265-1020

Supervisor Luis Plancarte was elected to represent the Second District of Imperial County in November 2016 and took office in January 2017.

Imperial County’s Second District includes a large portion of the City of El Centro, portions of west Calexico and the communities of Heber, Ocotillo, Nomirage, Coyote Wells, Yuha Basin and Painted Gorge. Imperial County’s Second District is bordered to the south by over 30 miles of Mexico’s International Border and to the west by the County of San Diego, California.

Well-known and respected in the fields of Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Resources and Personal Development, Supervisor Plancarte is known as a sound Businessman, Entrepreneurial Trainer and Educator, a Transformational Life-Career Coach and a Socio-Civic Leader.

Plancarte has proven his commitment to community going back to the 1970’s when he started as a Police Explorer and member of the Boy Scouts. His commitment continues today with his work with non-profits, chambers of commerce, church and several other community building organizations.

He is known for being a consensus builder, fair, honest, transparent and accessible.

As a dedicated family man and community leader, Luis is committed to focusing on countywide issues concerning job creation and economic development; restoration of the Salton Sea, the protection of water rights, improved public roads, enhanced health services, law enforcement and fire protection for all of our communities, fiscal responsibility and improving quality of life. Supervisor Plancarte is known for being a consensus builder, fair, honest, transparent and accessible.

In addition to serving as Vice-Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Plancarte serves on the following Boards and Commissions:

  • Southern California Association of Governments, (SCAG) Executive Board;
  • California State Association of Counties, (CSAC);
  • California Children & Families First Commission;
  • San Diego County Association of Governments, (SANDAG) Borders Committee;
  • Salton Sea Authority, (SSA) Executive Committee, Treasurer;
  • Imperial County Employees Retirement System, (ICERS) Trustee;
  • Imperial County Transportation Commission, (ICTC);
  • Imperial County Ad-Hoc Community Benefit Funds Committee;
  • Imperial County Ad-Hoc Finance Committee;
  • Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE);
  • Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency (IVRMA);
  • Local Transportation Authority (LTA);
  • Imperial-Mexicali Binational Alliance, (IMBA), Chair;
  • In Home Support Services Advisory Council;
  • Binational and Baja California related issues.

Luis and his wife Martha, a registered nurse, live in El Centro and have three grown children.

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Hon. Tim Sandoval

RC District #38, City of Pomona

Tim Sandoval

Cities:  Pomona, Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas
Phone: (909) 620-2051

Tim Sandoval moved to Pomona when he was just nine years old. Even as a child, he knew that a community as richly diverse as Pomona was capable of amazing things. As Pomona High’s class speaker, he defended the character of the school and the surrounding community in an impassioned year-end speech. He attended Montvue Elementary, Emerson Middle School, and Pomona High School before finishing his education at University of California, Riverside.

After graduating, Tim returned to Pomona to help others in our community to access college as well. He led Pomona Valley Community Development Center’s youth programs, and then taught English at a nearby school. In 2001, Tim became a founding member of Bright Prospect, a mentoring organization that has helped more than two thousand low-income youth become part of the first generation of their family to complete their Bachelor’s degrees. Many of these youth come to share Tim’s passion for Pomona, returning after college to give back to the community.

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Hon. David J. Shapiro

RC District #44, City of Calabasas

David J. Shapiro

Cities: Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Westlake Village
Phone: (818) 224-1602

David Shapiro was elected to the Calabasas City Council on March 5, 2013 and served as the City’s Mayor from 2014-2015 and after being re-elected to the Council in 2018, he served a second term as Mayor 2018-2019.

Shapiro serves as the City Council Liaison on School Site Safety as part of the School Area Traffic and Safety Committee, is School and PFC Liaison for the City Council, is a member of the Senior Task Force, and was on the Selection Committee working to build the Calabasas Senior Center/Adult Enrichment Center. He also serves on the Emergency Preparedness and Communications Committees for the City. Shapiro is also a representative on the newly formed Clean Power Alliance (CPA) working toward providing renewable and clean energy in the City of Calabasas and beyond.

Mayor Shapiro was recently elected to become the Regional Councilmember for Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Shapiro also has served on a SCAG committee for CEHD for the past 3 years, working on many issues including housing, transportation, and sustainability, and also serves on the Valley Economic Alliance Board of Governors. He was also recently re-appointed for a 5th year to the League of California Cities Policy Committee, addressing statewide issues of housing and homelessness, among others. He continues to serve as the Captain of the City of Calabasas Relay for Life Team and supports many other philanthropic organizations, including Rotary Club of Calabasas, Habitat for Humanity, Cordasco Something Yellow Foundation, Loving Home Hospice for Children, and Golden West ALS.

Prior to being elected to the City Council, Shapiro served as President/Chair of the Calabasas Library Commission, as President/Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, was on the first two Civic Center Advisory Committees that helped develop and design the Calabasas Civic Center and Library, served as a Board Member of the Joint Powers Authority for the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, and has been Vice-President of the Community Center Alliance for over 11 years.

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Hon. José Luis Solache

RC District #26, City of Lynwood

Jose Luis Solache

Cities: Lynwood, Compton
Phone: (310) 603-0220

Jose Luis Solache

Chair, Legislative / Communications & Membership Committee

José Luis Solache was elected to the Lynwood City Council in 2013. His commitment to improving the Lynwood community is demonstrated through his hard work and dedication. His aptitude for leadership and predisposition for genuine, sincere service are the characteristics that shape who he is – a public servant committed to improve the lives of the children and people in the community.

Prior to serving on City Council, Solache was elected to the Lynwood Board of Education in Nov. 2003, making history as the youngest Latino board member of Lynwood Unified School District. He was re-elected in 2007 and in 2011, serving as Vice President for the board during his third term in office. The Board of Education represents over 15,000 students, over 600 teachers, and over 750 service employees. He has also served as Board President three times, each lasting a year. As an alumnus of the Lynwood K-12 educational system, Solache’s first-hand experience allows him to identify the district needs and participate in the process of providing a quality education that prepares students for college and career. In 2013, he ran for Lynwood City Council and was elected.

Solache graduated from California State University – Dominguez Hills with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with an option in Spanish. Solache has been a leader in public service since an early age. While completing his degree at CSU Dominguez Hills, he served as Student Body President for two terms, followed by winning a statewide election to chair the largest student-run organization – the California State Student Association (CSSA). As chairman of CSSA, he served and protected access and affordability to a quality public higher education for the under-served communities in California. Solache is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts degree at the University of Southern California, while also serving as the Director of Community and Government Relations for a local non-profit organization.