Melissa Ramoso

Elected in 2018, Melissa Ramoso is mayor pro tem and an Artesia City Council member. She is district director for State Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi and was previously a senior adviser to Congressman Ted Lieu. She serves as vice president of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees.⁸

Her priorities include revitalizing Pioneer Boulevard and addressing homelessness. Her campaign says she balanced the city budget for eight years and added green bike lanes. Her campaign also says she initiated an eviction moratorium and a business assistance program during the pandemic. She supported a catalytic converter theft prevention ordinance. She also oversaw public safety measures including a dedicated sheriff's sergeant and automated license plate readers.^{1, 2, 8, 3}