Candidate Statement

By Armando L. Ramirez

I am prepared to lead. I respectfully request your support to make a real difference for our City of Santa Ana. Thank you.

I hold an engineering degree from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University.

I have experience in the public and private sectors. As a former congressional aide, I coordinated solution-based forums on crime against seniors, domestic violence, and the facility needs of schools. As a banker, I help small businesses and charitable organizations meet their credit needs.

My recent community work includes memberships on the SAUSD school bond measure, Santa Ana Census, and SAUSD Blue Ribbon Committees.

I support business development and innovative partnerships with schools; parental involvement in youth activities; zoning that balances housing, school, and retail development; park and street improvements; and regional approaches to relieve overcrowding and poor air quality.

I want to promote citizen involvement in City decision-making. To share your ideas, please call me at 507-3930.

The OC Register recently wrote, "Armando Ramirez is a man on a mission." They were right. As a homeowner and third-generation Orange County resident, I will work hard to represent Santa Ana families.

My wife, Belinda, and I respectfully request your vote.

Thank you.