- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Educator / Healthcare provider
- School Board Trustee - Coachella Valley USD
- Director of Community Health and Advocacy-Borrego Community Health Fn.
- Former teacher, Coachella Valley USD
- Researcher - CA Institute for Rural Studies
- Recipient Harvard Graduate School of Education 2008 Alumni of Color Achievement Award
- Secured $250 million in funding for new schools
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Creating Jobs, particularly green jobs, for Imperial and Riverside counties
- Schools that are a model of excellence for every child in California
- Healthcare -affordable quality healthcare for all
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The League of Women Voters of California asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Manuel Perez
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- CA Teachers Assoc., CA Faculty Assoc., CA School Employees Assoc.
- CA Labor Federation, AFSCME, United Farm Workers, LIUNA, SEIU
- CA Medical Association, CA Nurses Association, SEIU-UHW West
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- The Manuel Perez Plan for New Jobs and a Stronger Local Economy
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For too long, the 80th Assembly District has been ignored and neglected by politicians. Growing up the son of farm workers, I know the struggles of working families. As an educator, healthcare provider, and grassroots organizer, I also know what works for California.
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