The fight against sewage pollution from the Tijuana River, access to affordable housing, and educational opportunities are among the issues David Alvarez says he will continue addressing after securing another term in the California State Assembly.
Alvarez announced his reelection as representative of the 80th Assembly District in a statement, reporting that he received more than 65% of the vote. He thanked supporters and described the outcome as an honor, while emphasizing that the election marks the beginning of another period of work rather than the conclusion of one.
For South San Diego communities, the priorities he outlined include several issues with direct regional implications. Alvarez specifically pointed to the need to make housing accessible to families and younger generations, preserve education as a path to opportunity, and find solutions to the sewage contamination affecting communities near the Tijuana River.
He also referenced Chula Vista, National City, Barrio Logan, and Logan Heights as communities whose concerns will remain part of his work. The lawmaker said he plans to keep residents updated as the next legislative session begins.
From San Diego City Council to the California Assembly
Alvarez represents the 80th Assembly District, which covers Chula Vista, National City, and parts of South San Diego. A Democrat and the son of Mexican immigrants, he grew up in a family of six children. His father worked in agriculture and as a janitor, while his mother was employed in fast-food restaurants.
His political career began at the municipal level. Between 2010 and 2018, he served as the San Diego City Council representative for District 8. He later became the Democratic candidate in the city’s 2013–2014 special mayoral election.
In 2022, Alvarez moved to the state legislature after winning a special election to fill the seat vacated by Lorena Gonzalez, who left the Assembly to lead the California Labor Federation. He won another election in 2024, defeating Michael W. Williams.
His latest reelection will send him back to Sacramento for another legislative term, where the regional issues he identified will remain part of his agenda.
