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Avelino Valencia
California State Senate, District 34 · California
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California YIMBY✓ EndorsesAbout Avelino Valencia
Avelino Valencia has represented Anaheim, Orange, and Santa Ana in the State Assembly since 2022. In this role, he’s championed historic legislation to reduce homelessness, create high-paying jobs, ensure public safety, combat gun violence, fight government corruption, and protect taxpayer funds.
Avelino is Chair of the Assembly’s Banking and Finance Committee, and he serves on the following standing committees: Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism; Governmental Organization; Insurance; and Military and Veterans Affairs. Avelino is also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus and the California Native American Legislative Caucus.
Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Avelino served as an Anaheim City Councilmember and as Chairman of Anaheim’s Budget, Investment, and Technology Commission. He also held various roles within state government and coached football at Fullerton College.
From avelinovalencia.com