Salvador Melendez is a Council member and past Mayor for the City of Montebello. In this capacity, Salvador is responsible for formulating policies, protecting the welfare of the City of Montebello and overseeing the City of Montebello’s financial operations. He is also a member of several organizations like: The Montebello Lions Club, League of California Cities, Independent Cities Association, Southern California Association of Governments, Claremont Lincoln University Council, Board member of MELA Counseling, SGV COG, and Metro Advisory Council.
Salvador was born and raised in Los Angeles County to immigrant parents. He has seen firsthand the importance of public service and giving back to his community. In his free time he likes to spend time with family and friends. Salvador attended Rio Hondo College, where he earned his A.S. He then attended California State University, Los Angeles, earning his B.A., in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations. Recently, he obtained his J.D., from the University of La Verne College of Law.
Additionally, Salvador Melendez joined AltaMed Health Services in 2021 as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Government Relations department, specializing in workforce, Local, State, and Orange County policy affairs. In this capacity, he advocates for access to quality and affordable health care, specifically for underserved communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and works closely with local, state, and federal elected officials
Instagram: @salvadormelendez_montebello
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