David Alvarez (born July 27, 1980) is an American politician who is a member of the California State Assembly from the 80th district, which includes Chula Vista, National City, and parts of southern San Diego. A member of the Democratic Party, Alvarez previously served as a member of the San Diego City Council from the 8th district from 2010 to 2018 and was the Democratic nominee in the 2013–2014 San Diego mayoral special election.
David Alvarez | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 80th district | |
| Assumed office June 15, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lorena Gonzalez |
| Member of the San Diego City Council from the 8th district | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – December 10, 2018 | |
| Mayor | Jerry Sanders Bob Filner Kevin Faulconer |
| Preceded by | Ben Hueso |
| Succeeded by | Vivian Moreno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1980 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Xochitl Miramontes |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Logan Heights |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University |
In 2022, Alvarez was elected to represent California's 80th State Assembly district in a special election to succeed Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, who resigned to take a leadership role at the California Labor Federation.[1]
Early life
editAlvarez was born in San Diego to Jose and Maria Alvarez and has four brothers and one sister. He grew up in Barrio Logan. He attended local public schools: Perkins Elementary, Memorial Junior High, and San Diego High School. He was the first in his family to graduate from high school and college. He graduated with honors from San Diego State University. Alvarez, his wife Xochitl, their daughter Izel, and their son Javier reside in Logan Heights.[2]
He began his career as a social worker and after-school teacher. In 2003, he was selected to the Capitol Fellows Program where he served under the California Secretary of State. After his return to San Diego, he worked with a company that develops new opportunities for affordable housing. He later represented California State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny as a community liaison.
Political career
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Alvarez was elected to the San Diego City Council in the 8th district in November 2010, defeating Felipe Hueso with 60% of the vote.[3][4] The 8th district included the neighborhoods of Barrio Logan, Egger Highlands, Grant Hill, Logan Heights, Memorial, Nestor, Ocean View Hills, Otay Mesa East, Otay Mesa West, San Ysidro, Sherman Heights, Stockton, as well as the Tijuana River Valley.[5]
During his first term, he served as Chair of the Natural Resources & Culture Committee, Vice Chair of the Land Use & Housing Committee, and a member of the Budget & Finance and Rules & Economic Development Committees.[6] Additionally, he served on the San Diego Regional County Airport Authority, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board, SANDAG Borders Committee, Otay Valley Regional Park Policy Committee, Bayshore Bikeway Working Group, and the San Diego Consortium Policy Board. He also served on the Board of Directors for Local Progress, a national municipal policy network.
In September 2013, he declared his candidacy for mayor of San Diego. He was the officially endorsed Democratic candidate in the special election to replace Bob Filner.[7] In the primary election held November 19, 2013, he came in second with 25.59 percent of the vote. A runoff election against fellow city councilmember Kevin Faulconer was held February 11, 2014, and Faulconer defeated Alvarez.[8]
In 2014 he ran for re-election to represent District 8, and won outright in the June primary, drawing 75% of the vote. His second term started in December 2014.[9]
In January 2017, Alvarez announced his intention to run for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors representing District 1 in 2020 when incumbent Greg Cox is termed out of office.[10] However, since he would be termed out of office from the City Council prior to 2020, Alvarez chose to run for the San Diego Community College District Board in 2018.[11] Alvarez was ultimately unsuccessful in the election, finishing second to Sean Elo.[12]
In 2019, Alvarez attended a meeting about an SDG&E project and supported its approval, which may have violated city ethics guidelines on former elected officials affecting city decision-making.[13]
Electoral history
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Georgette Gómez | 25,229 | 36.4 | |
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 21,482 | 31.0 | |
| Republican | John Vogel Garcia | 14,118 | 20.3 | |
| Republican | Lincoln Pickard | 8,555 | 12.3 | |
| Total votes | 69,384 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | David Alvarez (incumbent)[a] | |||
| Democratic | Georgette Gómez | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Georgette Gómez | 15,300 | 38.2 | |
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 15,132 | 37.8 | |
| Republican | Lincoln Pickard | 9,625 | 24.6 | |
| Total votes | 40,057 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 26,482 | 54.3 | |
| Democratic | Georgette Gómez | 22,297 | 45.7 | |
| Total votes | 48,779 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 6,720 | 76.43 | |
| Republican | Lincoln Pickard | 2,072 | 23.57 | |
| Total votes | 8,792 | 100 | ||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Kevin Faulconer | 101,953 | 42.08 | |
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 65,740 | 27.13 | |
| Democratic | Nathan Fletcher | 58,355 | 24.09 | |
| Democratic | Mike Aguirre | 10,783 | 4.45 | |
| Republican | Lincoln Pickard | 1,144 | 0.47 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Coons | 1,012 | 0.42 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sina "Simon" Moghadam | 748 | 0.31 | |
| Nonpartisan | Hud Collins | 647 | 0.27 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Kemmer | 612 | 0.25 | |
| Nonpartisan | Harry Dirks | 434 | 0.18 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tobiah Pettus | 344 | 0.14 | |
| Nonpartisan | Farrah Pirahanchi (write-in) | 5 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 242,828 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Kevin Faulconer | 153,491 | 52.9 | |
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 136,701 | 47.1 | |
| Total votes | 290,192 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Alvarez | 13,014 | 57.33 | |
| Democratic | Felipe Hueso | 9,540 | 42.03 | |
| Total votes | 22,700 | 100 | ||
Notes
edit- ^ Alvarez was not the incumbent in the primary, but was the incumbent in the general election after winning the special election for the seat. The special election was held on the same day as the primary.
References
edit- ^ "With Gonzalez resigning, two big names vie for her Assembly seat". KPBS Public Media. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- ^ "David Alvarez biography". City of San Diego. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ "Lorie Zapf, David Alvarez Head Toward Victory In SD City Council Races". KPBS. November 3, 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ Lebron Kuhney, Jen (November 12, 2010), "S.D. City Council May See a Shift When New Faces, Leader Step In", San Diego Union Tribune, p. B-3
- ^ "Communities - City of San Diego Official Website".
- ^ "City Council Committee Meetings". City of San Diego. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Ash, Allison (September 25, 2013). "Local Democrats endorse Councilman David Alvarez for San Diego mayor". ABC 10 News. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "San Diego mayor race: Alvarez, Faulconer expected to meet in runoff". ABC 10 News. November 19, 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ "Zapf Wins; Cate, Kim Headed To Runoff In City Council Races". KPBS. June 3, 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ Trageser, Claire (January 18, 2017). "San Diego Councilman David Alvarez Running For County Supervisor". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ Lewis, Scott; Keatts, Andrew (November 15, 2017). "Alvarez Is Running ... for Community College District". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- ^ Rico, Jonny (November 16, 2018). "SDCCD board of trustees set, David Alvarez concedes to Sean Elo". City Times. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- ^ Andrew Keatts (2022-03-21). "Alvarez Work for SDG&E Could Have Violated City Ethics Law". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "June 7, 2022 California primary election statement of the vote" (PDF).
- ^ "Official Canvass for the 80th Assembly District Special Primary Election, April 5, 2022" (PDF).
- ^ "Official Canvass for the 80th Assembly District Special General Election, June 7, 2022" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Election History - Council District 8" (PDF). City of San Diego. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ "Election History - Mayor of San Diego" (PDF). City of San Diego. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Democracy 2013: Results". ABC 10 News. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.