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VISION &
PRIORITIES
“Thanks to your support, in 2022 I was elected the first female mayor in the City of Santa Ana’s 153-year history and I’m running for re-election in November of 2026.
I’m running for re-election because I love Santa Ana and our residents deserves a Mayor who will continue to listen to them and work hard to deliver results at City Hall.
As Mayor, I have implemented new ideas to address homelessness issues, foster economic development, and ensure public safety works with the community, I’ve worked with first responders to make neighborhoods safer and built stronger partnerships with our schools and youth programs.
As Mayor, I know the things that make our city special, and I understand what can be done to improve the quality of life for our residents. I’m excited to continue this important work with our re-election campaign.
I hope to earn your vote and support once again, so that together, we can continue to work for a better Santa Ana.”
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Mayor Amezcua led the development of two Quality of Life Teams (QOLT)—homeless outreach units working seven days a week to make Santa Ana safer by directly engaging with the homeless population, providing assistance, and reducing street-level challenges. These teams have made a meaningful impact by reducing the number of homeless individuals living on the streets and improving public safety across the city.
Public Safety and Community Trust
Public safety is the cornerstone of Mayor Amezcua’s leadership and she has worked tirelessly to ensure that our first responders work hand-in-hand with the community. This is why she is the only candidate for Mayor who is endorsed by Santa Ana’s Firefighters, Paramedics, Police Officers, and over 100 trusted community leaders.
Economic Development
Mayor Amezcua is a fiscally responsible leader committed to protecting Santa Ana residents and businesses. Over the course of her tenure, she secured historic investments in Santa Ana’s infrastructure, road repairs, public transit, and upgrades to public facilities as well as in critical resources for emergency services and public safety measures.
MEET MAYOR
VALERIE AMEZCUA
Recognized as a long-time collaborative leader and community builder, Valerie Amezcua achieved a historic milestone in 2022 by becoming the first female mayor in the City of Santa Ana's 153-year history.
Mayor Amezcua was elected on a commitment to prioritize our quality of life, address the homelessness crisis, foster economic development, and ensure public safety works with the community as cornerstones of her administration. A true champion of our community, Mayor Amezcua believes we can accomplish more when we work together. She has established robust partnerships that support the long-term success of Santa Ana’s neighborhoods, educational institutions, and businesses. Her dedication to responsive, equitable, and transparent governance characterizes her leadership, and she has been lauded for her effectiveness and accessibility as a public official, embodying a proactive “can-do” attitude to restore trust, hope, and unity in local government and civic life.
In addition to her extensive responsibilities within City government, Mayor Amezcua represents Santa Ana on numerous regional bodies, including the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, Orange County Water District, District 8 (OCWD), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Orange County Council of Government (OCCOG), Association of California Cities Orange County (ACCOC), Committee Chair of the ACCOC Housing and Homelessness, Discovery Cube, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and as an alternate on the Transportation Corridor Agencies Board (TCA).
Prior to serving as mayor, Valerie Amezcua served on the Santa Ana Unified School District Board from 2014 to 2022, where she held leadership positions as President or Vice President of the board for five of the eight years she represented SAUSD. Mayor Amezcua left a lasting legacy by spearheading reforms to improve graduation rates, campus safety, and parental involvement. Her leadership experience and dedication to Santa Ana’s children, youth, and families inspired her to extend her vision and passion for public service to city governance.
Mayor Amezcua’s long record of community involvement includes having served on the Board of Directors for the National Hispanic Business Women’s Association (NHBWA), and on the City of Santa Ana’s Human Relations Commission and Early Prevention & Intervention Commission. She has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Orange County’s Top 100 Most Influential People by the Orange County Register, and honors from the National Hispanic Business Women’s Association, the United States Congress, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the Women of Distinction award.
Mayor Amezcua graduated from the University of LaVerne and earned a certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Family Engagement in Education. Her professional career spans 30 years as a Supervising Probation Officer with the Orange County Probation Department, where she specialized in gang suppression, sex crimes, and domestic violence intervention before retiring in 2017.
Mayor Amezcua continues her family’s legacy of civic engagement and takes pride in their deep roots in Santa Ana. Her grandmother was involved in Santa Ana civic affairs for many years, and her father is a former Community College Board Trustee and a longtime civic leader. As a devoted wife and mother, Mayor Amezcua’s sole focus is securing a strong future for Santa Ana and building upon its numerous strengths, including its embrace of arts and culture, its rich and unique history, and the pride of its people, businesses and community organizations.
THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT