Joe Perez

Joe Perez has extensive experience in urban management and community development, currently serving as Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director for the City of Jurupa Valley since November 2020. Prior to this role, Perez held the position of Community Development Director at the City of South Gate from February 2016 to October 2020, and at the City of Lawndale from April 2015 to January 2016. Perez also served as Community Development Director at the City of Bell, where efforts were focused on restoring financial stability and operational efficiency following the Bell 8 scandal. In addition to these roles, Perez has a rich background in various director positions at the City of Paramount from 1995 to 2012, and earlier experience as Assistant City Manager at the City of La Puente and La Habra Heights. Joe Perez earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from UCLA.