Lissette Rivera
City of Downey, Member of the City Council, 4th District
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Overview
Lissette Rivera is a small business owner and former Public Works Committee member. In January 2026, her appointment to the city's Recreation and Community Services Commission was on the City Council's agenda. She is co-founder and president of WOLF (War On Lethal Fentanyl). Her campaign priorities include supporting police and firefighters, repairing streets and parks, reducing small-business red tape, expanding STEM education, protecting seniors and veterans, and increasing government transparency.1, 2
In 2023 she asked the city to install Narcan in facilities and increase fentanyl training.3 She opposed a local rent control ordinance in 2021.4 The city council tightened ethics rules after she distributed business cards with the city logo without authorization.5
Campaign money
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Endorsements
Sources
- Lissette Rivera Announces Candidacy for Downey City Council District 4, Los Cerritos Community News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- City Council Regular Closed & Open Sessions Packet, City of Downey. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Minutes 05-23-23 Regular Meeting, City of Downey. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Minutes 02-09-21 Regular Meeting - City of Downey, City of Downey. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- City tightens conduct rules for appointed officials, The Downey Patriot. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Five labor organizations endorse Lissette Rivera for Downey City Council District 4, The Downey Patriot. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.