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Meet the Commissioners

Johncito Peraza, Chair

FOURTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT APPOINTEE

Commissioner Johncito “John” Peraza was appointed by Supervisor Janice Hahn of the Fourth District. His background includes experience in healthcare, policy advocacy and local government. He previously served as a Public Policy Specialist for the Latino Diabetes Association where he led advocacy efforts to expand healthcare services and diabetes awareness to residents of Los Angeles County. Following this role, he served as an Analyst for Blue Shield of California in their Speech, Quality and Auditing Services ensuring corporate compliance across there Medicare, Medi-cal and Cal Medi-Connect lines of business.

His experience in public service includes serving as Field Deputy for Congressman Robert Garcia in the cities of Commerce, Bell, Bell Gardens, Maywood, Cudahy, Vernon and Huntington Park, and the unincorporated areas of Walnut Park and Florence-Firestone.  Subsequently he served as Congressman Robert Garcia’s Community Development and Grants Director overseeing strategic community partnerships, community engagement and funding opportunities. Commissioner Peraza currently serves as Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Cudahy overseeing the four divisions: Contracts and Grants, Communications, Operations, and Legislative Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.

Commissioner Peraza earned his Bachelor of Art Degree in Healthcare Administration from The University of Arizona and is currently pursuing his Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Management. He is a resident of the City of Commerce and an active member of the Pasadena United Methodist Church and the Commerce Evening Lions Club.