Joel attended local private and public schools in the San Fernando Valley, graduating from Grant High School in 2001 and Boston University in 2005, where he received his degree in International Relations.

Joel has always had a passion for public service and tackling challenging issues. Since serving on the council, Joel’s primary focus has been on balancing the city’s budget, upgrading the city’s infrastructure, fighting the negative impacts associated with the proposed California High-Speed Rail Project and promoting the city’s rich cultural programs, healthy lifestyles and LGBT inclusiveness.

Hector A. Pacheco is a lifelong resident of San Fernando. He is husband to Ms. Brenda Montes, a successful immigration attorney and university professor whom he met while at UCLA Law School. 

Hector’s family’s history in San Fernando goes back four generations to his Great Grandmother’s move from El Paso, Texas where she began her journey  for the American Dream. His own career as an attorney in the entertainment industry has been marked by dedication to authentic storytelling and empowering underrepresented minorities in film and television. He currently serves as legal counsel and production manager on PBS / Life & Thyme’s The Migrant Kitchen, an Emmy award-winning non-fiction series documenting immigrant stories through their expertise in the culinary industry.

Mr. Pacheco values honesty and integrity in local governance – he believes through transparency and community outreach San Fernando can continue to make great strides towards a prosperous future. He feels that now is the time to make meaningful investments in after-school education, sustainable infrastructure and entrepreneurship in San Fernando to keep our city competitive and moving forward. He takes a thoughtful approach to tackling our city’s many issues, knowing there is no substitute for common-sense and the passionate search for solutions. Hector encourages residents of San Fernando to carry forward the fight for equality, social justice, and a stronger middle class together with him – through organizing and advocacy, San Fernando will continue to be a special place for everyone.

Robert attended local schools, graduating from Santa Rosa Catholic School. After Santa Rosa, he attended Sylmar High School where he was a student-athlete as a baseball player. Robert was the recipient of the Sylmar Baseball Alumni Baseball Scholarship. While attending Sylmar High School and Mission College, he showed his dedication and passion for the community as a volunteer and employee for the City of San Fernando as a coach for the baseball, basketball, soccer, football, and swim team programs; additionally, he served as a tutor and lifeguard.

Robert was the first in his family to attend and successfully complete college. He attended Los Angeles Mission College and received his Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and transferred to California State University of Los Angeles (CSULA), where he was on the Dean’s List, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. While attending CSULA Robert co-founded and served as Vice President of the Criminal Justice Club. Furthering his education, Robert received his Master of Science in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne, College of Business and Public Management.

In addition to dedicating his time to the San Fernando City Council, Robert represents San Fernando while serving with other agencies including the President-elect of the Independent Cities Association (ICA) Executive Board of Directors and the Los Angeles County Library Commission (elected unanimously).

Mary was born and raised in the City of San Fernando. She is deeply rooted in the community as five generations of her family, including all of her children, live in San Fernando.

Mary attended Morningside Elementary, San Fernando Junior High, San Fernando High School and Los Angeles Mission College, when it was located in the City of San Fernando. She received her Associate in Arts Degree from Mission College, where she also worked for 43 years. Mary is deeply involved in the community, including as a member of the Las Palmas Senior Citizen Club.

As a City Councilmember, Mary will prioritize the residents of San Fernando. She will work to ensure public safety, protect the City’s water resources, improve roads and infrastructure, promote a healthy business environment, and a green community by planting more trees while being a good steward of the community’s tax dollars.

In addition to serving on City Council, Mary represents San Fernando on the Los Angeles County Library Commission and various City Council Ad Hoc Committees.