Councilwoman Tara Campbell- Councilwoman Tara Campbell has served on the Yorba Linda City Council since 2016.

CAREER- Councilwoman Campbell currently works at the County of Orange on issues related to public health, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. Prior to her work at the County of Orange, Councilwoman Campbell worked for the California State Assembly in North Orange County coordinating special events including Child Safety Fairs, Small Business Boost Seminars, Senior Health Fairs, and more.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE- Prior to serving on the City Council, Councilwoman Campbell was appointed unanimously to Yorba Linda’s Parks and Recreation Commission in 2015 and was immediately elected as Chair Pro Tem. She served as Chairwoman of the Commission where she prioritized revitalizing our parks and ensuring the safety of children in City parks. She also served on Yorba Linda’s Sports Advisory Committee and Yorba Linda Public Library’s One Book, One City Committee.

EDUCATION- Councilwoman Campbell received her Master of Public Administration, along with a Certificate of Public Policy from the University of Southern California (USC). She also received Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Political Science and Broadcast and Digital Journalism from USC. She is proud to bring her education back to her hometown.

PERSONAL- Councilwoman Campbell was born and raised in Yorba Linda. She attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Yorba Linda, before heading to Rosary Academy in Fullerton. Councilwoman Campbell’s family has lived in Yorba Linda for over 30 years. She enjoys playing basketball in Yorba Linda’s Adult Women’s Basketball League and spending time with her family, especially her nieces, Emma and Parker.

 

Council Member Ulises Cabrera- Ulises Cabrera was elected to the Moreno Valley City Council in 2017 to represent Council District 4 and is proud to be the youngest elected Council Member in Moreno Valley’s history. His mission is to help make Moreno Valley a model City for the State of California, the country, and the world.

Council Member Cabrera has quickly assumed leadership roles on several City boards and commissions and in inter-agency capacities. Currently, he serves on the following boards and commissions: Arts Commission, Emerging Leaders Council, and the Parks, Community Services and Trails Committee, the Economic Development Subcommittee, and the Finance Subcommittee. Additionally, Council Member Cabrera serves on the the School Districts/ City Joint Task Force.

Council Member Cabrera’s experience living in lower income communities in Los Angeles and in Texas, as well as in Moreno Valley has developed a passion for helping people and communities move out of poverty and resolve problems. He spends his time working towards prosperity and progress.

While he is committed to progress in all areas of community development, as a champion for change, Council Member Cabrera’s focus is largely on quality living and opportunities for young people;  the broadening of the arts and an increase in community events;  investing in infrastructure; and enhancing public safety through community engagement.

He spends a great deal of time working with Moreno Valley’s youth in order to pursue the changes that will create quality of life for youth now and in their futures which is second to none. His message emphasizes the value of education and/or training after high school to pave the way for prosperity.

Together, Council Member Cabrera and his brother, Martin, launched SpiritLift – a charitable organization which provides mentors for at-risk youth in the City to encourage them to find their passion in life through education. He also volunteers regularly in various capacities including neighborhood clean-ups and at many community events.

Council Member Cabrera earned an Associates of Arts degree from Lone Star College – North Harris in 2015. Council Member Cabrera plans to enroll at California Baptist University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.

 

 

Councilwoman Bernadette Suarez- Councilwoman Suarez has served as a councilwoman for the City of Lawndale since 2016 where she was the first Latina and youngest individual to ever be elected to the council. She serves on the Board of Directors for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments as the City of Lawndale representative. Councilwoman Suarez was Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 2020 and was previously elected as City Clerk and served in that position from 2014 until 2016. She received her BA in English Language and Literature from UC Santa Barbara in 2012.