Sasha Renée Pérez received Congressional Woman of the Year Award from Congresswoman Judy Chu

On June 1, Alhambra Councilwoman Sasha Renée Pérez was awarded the Congressional Woman of the Year Award by Congresswoman Judy Chu. The Congressional Women of the Year Award was created to honor local women in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to the community through service, organizing, or leadership and is in its 12th year.

“I’m honored to be recognized by Congresswoman Judy Chu as one of her Congressional Women of the Year during a pivotal time in our city.” said Councilwoman Sasha Renée Pèrez. “The Congressional Woman of the Year Award highlights the tremendous achievements of women across the San Gabriel Valley, and I am committed to continuing working towards our communities’ shared goals.”

Councilwoman Pérez’s efforts to push for policies during her time on the council have led to positive change for the City of Alhambra and surrounding cities. Speaking on the award, Congresswoman Chu expressed her thoughts on honoring Councilwoman Pérez with the award:

“Sasha Renée Pérez has proven herself as an effective changemaker and trailblazer on various issues. I’m proud to honor her as one of my Congressional Women of the Year Award,” said Congresswoman Chu. “Her leadership on critical issues facing her community such as environmental sustainability, housing, and transportation has demonstrated her commitment to the betterment of the San Gabriel Valley.”

On November 3rd, 2020, Sasha was elected to Alhambra’s City Council, making her the youngest woman to serve in the city’s history and the youngest female mayor in San Gabriel Valley history. She continues to be an active community member volunteering her time at food banks and serving as a Delegate to the California Democratic Party and a board member to Asian Youth Center, a 501(C)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering low-income, immigrant, and at-risk youth.

Alhambra Councilwoman Sasha Renée Pérez and Congresswoman Judy Chu.