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YEO NATIONAL CONVENING 2016

JOSE SOLACHE Mayor
Lynwood, California

José Luis Solache was elected to the Lynwood City Council in 2013. His commitment to
improving the Lynwood community is demonstrated through his hard work and dedication. Prior
to serving on City Council, Solache was elected to the Lynwood Board of Education in November
2003, making history as the youngest Latino board member of Lynwood Unified School
District. He was re-elected in 2007 and in 2011, serving as vice president for the board during
his third term in office. Solache graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills
with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with an option in Spanish. Solache has been a leader in
public service from an early age. While completing his degree at CSU, he served as student body
president for two terms, after which he won a statewide election to chair the largest student-run
organization—the California State Student Association (CSSA).

ESMERALDA SORIA City Council Member
Fresno, California

Esmeralda Soria serves on the city council in Fresno, Calif