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Honoring Our First Responders Who Serve the Community at the PALMS!

Supporting Our Veterans

Lake Park Christmas Party

Working with the Senator on local Issues

Rotary Charity "Clothes for Kids" Program 

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer."

John F. Kennedy

Highlighting Business Successes in Council Chambers!

  • Unwavering Commitment to Public Safety = #1 Priority
  • Business Growth and Stability
  • Revitalization of infrastructure 
  • Service to Community
  • Attracting New Businesses / Restaurants
  • Competitive Advantage for Local Businesses / Restaurants
  • No City or Utility Taxes
  • Financial Responsibility
  • Prudent Financial Management
  • Relentless Pursuit of Innovation & Stability

Supporting our Youth in Government Program

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Anti-Street Racing Program Alternatives with Deputy LAPD Chief Al Labrada

         

With Supporters Supervisor Janice Hahn and Council 

Serving a Pancake Breakfast with Kiwanis

Public Safety for Kids

Concerts in the Park

                  La Mirada District 1 Map

Celebrating the Holidays with the Residents of La Mirada (and the North Pole)

Rooting for the Matadores - Homecoming Game with School Board Members 

With Supporters Senator Archuleta and Supervisor Hahn

JOHN LEWIS, ESQ.

Opening Day of the Season at Behringer Park!

Grand Opening of El Tepeyac with Owners

Fighting for Public Safety Issues in the City

Supporting Fundraisers for Local Schools

Grand Opening Chick Fil-A - Supporting Business

In the top 6% of all California Cities for the lowest financial risk.  

      About John 

Public safety for all!

Supporting District 1 History

Anti-Street Racing Program Alternatives

My Values 

Supporting Biola University with Sen. Archuleta and Dr. Corey

Re-Dedication of Canto 79' Art at the Theater with Ed Eng and Theater Director BT McNicholl. 

John with La Mirada Residents

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

LA MIRADA CITY COUNCILMEMBER - DISTRICT 1

       Rotary Club "Clothes for Kid's" Shopping Spree Event

Working with Senator Archuleta on Local Issues

Supporting Local Schools 

John Lewis, Endorsed by Mayor Steve De Ruse

With Senator Archuleta and Captain Tatreau

Supporting La Mirada High School Graduates!

​I am a proud resident of La Mirada for the past 31 years with my wife Alitza and my son, Zurich. Having lived in different sections of District 1 on both Foster Road and Tacuba Drive I have grown with this community and understand the distinct needs and issues of our district.


I have a unique local perspective on this community as I work, live, and serve the community. 


BACKGROUND


  • Mayor of La Mirada, 2020-2021
  • Mayor Pro Tem, 2019-2020
  • Councilmember District 1, 2017-Present
  • I am a business owner in La Mirada for almost two decades, as an attorney and real estate broker
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9148, Auxiliary Member
  • Planning Commissioner, and  Chairman, for the City, 2012-2017
  • A member of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce
  • I have lived in two areas of District 1, on Foster Road and Tacuba Drive and understand the unique issues of this district


EDUCATION


  • Juris Doctorate of Law, Whittier Law School
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Biola University
  • Associate in Arts, Criminal Justice, Cerritos College
  • Associate in Arts, Business, Golden West College


SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY


  • La Mirada Rotary Club, Past President, assisting the families of our community with Annual "Clothes for Kids" program, charity food bank donations, providing meals to the underprivileged for Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving, La Mirada High School scholarships, and other charity events and programs.


  • Councilmember, District 1, 2017-present
  • Vice Chairman (Past), La Mirada Charter City Commission
  • Member, La Mirada Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Commission​
  • Trustee, Greater LA County Vector Control District
  • Member, Gateway Cities Council of Governments
  • Trustee, Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority
  • Delegate, California Contract Cities Association


As the current City Councilmember for District 1, Mayor from 2020-2021, Mayor Pro Tem, and a former Planning Commissioner and Chairman, I am committed to making sure that businesses and homeowners move forward and prosper with the growth of the City.


I serve on City Council to ensure our district is at the forefront of the prosperity that thrives in the community and will use it to revitalize our City streets, parks, businesses and homes. Also I continue place public safety, financial responsibility, and business growth as essential steps to make it all happen, and I pledge to continue to make these my priorities.


As the past president, and current member of the Rotary Club of La Mirada, and Trustee of the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA), I have served the local community where I have seen the needs of the residents in this district.  I have incorporated these priorities in the vision to grow District 1 for all the residents and businesses.  My motto is "service above self", which I believe will continue to serve the residents of this great city.  

As your neighbor, my door is always open to you. Just like I fight for my clients in court, I’ll fight for our district in council chambers. 

I ask for your voteto continue to be Your voice in District 1 of La Mirada. A voice that echoes your concerns.