Keeping montebello taxpayer money in montebello

I'm Elva Sammy Osorio, but you can call me Sammy. I'm running for Montebello City Council District 3 because I watched millions in city contracts go to outside corporations while local businesses were capped at a fraction of that, and I decided someone needed to say something. This campaign isn't backed by a PAC or political machine, it's built on the people of this district, the businesses that keep it running, and the families who call it home. My platform is simple: put Montebello's money and opportunity back into Montebello, invest in every generation, and build the safe, clean neighborhoods our community deserves.

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Why im running

  • Put Local First

    1. Require fair, transparent bidding so local Montebello businesses have a real shot at city contracts, not just large outside firms.
    2. Publish a public, easy-to-read breakdown of where city contract dollars actually go, every year.
    3. Create a "shop local first" incentive program partnering the city with Montebello small businesses.

  • support every generation

    4. Expand free after-school tutoring and homework help programs for Montebello students.
    5. Build a local youth job pipeline connecting high schoolers and young adults directly with Montebello businesses.
    6. Increase senior center hours and expand free/low-cost transportation (Dial-a-Ride style) for seniors.
    7. Host regular family resource fairs connecting residents to housing, healthcare, and job assistance in one place.

  • Safe, Clean Neighborhoods

    8. Speed up code enforcement response times so blight and safety hazards get fixed faster.
    9. Improve street lighting in high-need areas to make Montebello safer at night.
    10. Launch community clean-up days sponsored by local businesses, turning civic pride into visible, regular action.