Samuel Perez

Samuel Perez is the vice chair of Bell Gardens’ Traffic and Safety Commission.¹ He graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a degree in business administration and accounting, and works in auditing after previously working as an administrative specialist at the L.A. County Office of Education.¹

His stated priorities include public safety and economic development, and ensuring every decision contributes “to the city’s success.”¹ He says he hopes to address the city’s parking congestion and budget deficit, and to promote financial transparency.¹ In a 2024 candidate questionnaire, Perez supported expanding earthquake emergency plans and argued for a “balanced perspective” on rent caps, saying they could deter housing investment and construction.²