Candidate for
Assembly Member; California State Assembly District 54; Assembly District 54

Dear friends, We are all so lucky to call the 54th Assembly District our home! As residents, we can all take great pride in our schools, parks, and public services. I grew up right here in the 54th district -- in Culver City -- and feel such a deep connection to this area that I have continued to live, work, and raise my own family here for over 35 years. The City of Culver City geographically is roughly in the middle of the 54th district which also includes the beautiful neighborhoods of the Crenshaw District, Westwood, UCLA, Cheviot Hills, Century City, Beverlywood, Mar Vista, the Fairfax District and parts of South Los Angeles. As a resident over the past years, I have enjoyed membership in many community organizations such as the Homeowner's Association, Friends of the Library, the Culver City Historical Society, and Friends of Culver City Animals. My greatest joy has been to serve the youth in this community as a past Coach, Commissioner, and Volunteer for the Culver City American Youth Soccer Organization, (AYSO). While in public office, I continued to serve on a number of city committees and have participated in many programs involving Seniors and the Youth. I was also proud to be one of the original activists who worked to establish the first official MLK Day committee in Culver City. The 54th Assembly district means the world to me, and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City of Culver City as the Elected City Clerk from 2002 to 2008 and then as City Council Member from 2008 to 2012. I have also represented the city as the Mayor during 2010 to 2011. Since leaving public office in 2012, it is my greatest desire to continue to serve you and this community. As an elected official, I have spent the past 10 years in City Council Chambers; listening, documenting, evaluating and making difficult decisions on the issues that were important to the city and its residents. As a City Council Member, I was able to use my 25 years of technical accounting and auditing skills to assist the city during the worst national economic crisis since the great depression. Through great leadership and excellent teamwork, the City of Culver City has been able to weather the storm and has developed a strong reputation as a regional destination place. My service in public office combined with my work experience, provides me with the insight and skills necessary to ensure our state dollars are properly accounted for and spent in a fiscally responsible way. I will protect our valued state services when it comes to the areas of education, the environment, jobs and the economy, healthcare, and public safety. This is a promise pledge from me to you... Like you, I only want the best for my loved ones, myself, my local community, and the State of California ~ and I am dedicated to spending my time and energy to preserving the great character of this golden state. I am humbly asking for your support in my bid to represent you as your Assembly Member for the 54th District. Please feel free to email me at ArmentaforAssembly@gmail.com with your thoughts, concerns, and questions ~ I genuinely look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Christopher Armenta Candidate for the 54th Assembly District