Francis De Leon Sanchez
Incumbent
City of Bell Gardens, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Francis De Leon Sanchez is a member of the Bell Gardens City Council.1 She is an administrator in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and previously taught in the Montebello Unified School District.2 She chairs the California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority.3 She holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Cal Poly Pomona.4
She supported Measure BG, a quarter-cent sales tax for public safety, parks, and streets, and opposed state cardroom rules she said threatened city revenue.3 Her campaign priorities are public safety, investing in neighborhoods, and infrastructure.4 She launched a city services app and a car show that raises scholarship funds.2 When she was mayor in 2023, a recall effort against her over a cannabis dispensary ordinance failed after the notices were found insufficient.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $21,460
- Cash on hand
- $12,436
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
Source: City of Bell Gardens filings for De Leon Sanchez for City Council 2026
Endorsements
- Los Angeles County Democratic Party5Party
Sources
- Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez | Bell Gardens, CA, City of Bell Gardens. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez: “You Live to Serve, and You Serve to Live.”, Parriva. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Bell Gardens warns of possible $8M budget hole if Measure BG fails and casino revenue drops, The SELA Sun. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Here's what's on the ballot for the City of Bell Gardens, CALÓ News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.