Leticia Munguia
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Leticia Munguia ran for election to the Chula Vista City Council to represent District 3 in California. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Munguia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Leticia Munguia was born in San Diego, California. She earned a high school diploma from Samuel Gompers Secondary School, an associate degree from San Diego City College in 1992, a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1995, and a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School-Lansing in 2003. Her career experience includes working as a human resources manager. Munguia has been affiliated with the Society for Human Resources Management, Chula Vista Democratic Club, Run Women Run, MANA of San Diego County, and EMERGE California.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Chula Vista, California (2024)
General election
General election for Chula Vista City Council District 3
Michael Inzunza defeated Leticia Munguia in the general election for Chula Vista City Council District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Inzunza (Nonpartisan) | 68.6 | 18,508 |
 | Leticia Munguia (Nonpartisan)  | 31.4 | 8,478 | |
| Total votes: 26,986 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Chula Vista City Council District 3
Michael Inzunza and Leticia Munguia defeated Daniel Rice-Vazquez, David Alcaraz, and Christos Korgan in the primary for Chula Vista City Council District 3 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Inzunza (Nonpartisan) | 49.5 | 4,509 |
| ✔ | | Leticia Munguia (Nonpartisan) | 17.6 | 1,604 |
| Daniel Rice-Vazquez (Nonpartisan) | 16.0 | 1,454 | |
| David Alcaraz (Nonpartisan) | 9.1 | 833 | |
| Christos Korgan (Nonpartisan) | 7.8 | 715 | |
| Total votes: 9,115 | |||
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Endorsements
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To view Munguia's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Munguia in this election.
2021
See also: California state legislative special elections, 2021
Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 79
Akilah Weber won election outright against Marco Contreras, Leticia Munguia, Shane Parmely, and Aeiramique Glass Blake in the special primary for California State Assembly District 79 on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Akilah Weber (D) | 52.0 | 33,197 |
 | Marco Contreras (R) | 33.4 | 21,359 | |
| Leticia Munguia (D) | 8.2 | 5,263 | |
| Shane Parmely (D) | 5.1 | 3,241 | |
| Aeiramique Glass Blake (D) | 1.3 | 818 | |
| Total votes: 63,878 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Leticia Munguia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Munguia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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The daughter of working class parents, Leticia Munguia has spent her career advocating improving public education, expanding access healthcare, build stronger and safe communities, and ensuring equity in the workplace. Organizing Stronger Communities Leticia spent decades as a community organizer where she was a tireless advocate for working families. Her real-world experience is an invaluable asset that she will bring to our city council, serving our community effectively and passionately. While attending law school, Leticia managed the Department of Justice’s Domestic Violence Program and developed a Spanish speaking outreach and communications campaign. Leticia worked at the San Diego County Alternate Public Defender’s Office ensuring representation in the justice system for everyone. She was the first Latina investigator hired by the San Diego Alternate Public Defender. Fighting for Economic Security Leticia has been a leader in organizing workers and communities to ensure fair wages, retirement security and access to healthcare. At the MAAC Project, Leticia developed and implemented community outreach and engagement campaigns in some of our region’s most underrepresented communities. She worked to build up affordable housing stock, increase civic engagement and train youth and recent immigrants on how to access resources.
- Defend Health Care and Reproductive Rights! The only Chula Vista City Council candidate endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
- Better traffic safety and improve 911 response times and stop the smash-grab robberies.
- Support and work to ensure that Chula Vista's quality of life and build housing our working families can afford.
Maintaining and improving our quality of life is critical to Chula Vista and especially District 3. We
need to secure investments from the state and federal government in our parks and recreation
spaces, strengthen our transportation infrastructure, ensure every Chula Vista family lives in safe,
thriving neighborhoods. 4 Year University Development and the development of job training
centers is also important to me. South County must have access to medical facilities, hospitals that
are clean, safely maintained and appropriately staff is critical to access south of the HWY 8.
US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the 1st Latina Supreme Court Justice in US History and admire her dedication, determination and advocacy. There is others such as Congressional Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard who created a path the way for so many others in Los Angeles County. Madeline Albright a diplomat, politician and writer.
1. Compelling call to duty, to serve, to protect and be dedicated to public service. ( Served in the AmeriCorps Service Member)
2. Uncompromising integrity.
3. Understanding of the work, knowledgeable and willing to learn. (Juris Doctorate)
4. Effective communicator, listener, negotiator, and consensus builder. (Negotiator from 2004-2011)
5. Inclusiveness and Compassion: A record of serving working families and supporting local business.
1. Fierce advocate
2. Courageous
3. Defender of working families
4. Lead with Conviction
5. Strong Work Ethic
6. Policy work: knowledgeable and experienced in the development and research of public policy. My prior work experience has strengthened my commitment to community engagement, listening and commitment to developing a processed that includes community input.
7. Communication: It is critical to be able to listen, comprehend and communicate with all members of the community and stakeholders in our District 3 community.
1. Constituent Services: be available and accessible to residents and community representatives.
2. Commitment of Service: ensure that as an elected official that you are responsive and follow thru with commitments made.
3. Accountability and Transparency: ensure that your work on the council is transparent and that you are accountable to residents of Chula Vista with the upmost integrity and commitment,
An established commitment of public service, advocacy and dedication the residents and community of District 3.
1989 the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the cold war. I was 18 years of age and was graduating from SDUSD a public high school from Samuel Gompers Secondary.
National City Swap Meet: Concession Stand
Snow Cone Maker--2 years--16 years of age
Kentucky Fried Chicken on Federal Blvd in Southeast San Diego in the 12th grade to help pay for Prom, Senior Photos, and Graduation expenses.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: a culmination of positive, uplifting and real stories.
Los Alacranes, Linda Chicana
Appoint a representative to SANDAG and other governmental entities that impact the quality of life for all Chula Vistans.
No. I have the support, endorsement and mentorship of prior Assembly Member and Mayor Mary Salas and Chair of the County of San Diego Chair of the Board of Supervisors Nora Vargas who have and lead the way to ensure that Chula Vista and most specifically District 3 continues to bring opportunity and a great place to call home,
1. Active Listening Skills
2. Communication and Advocacy ability
3. Negotiator: Contract Knowledge and Expertise
4. Leadership
5. Problem Solving and Resolution
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• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• SEIU: United Healthcare Workers West
• San Diego County La Raza Lawyers
• San Diego Democrats for Equality; RWR
• San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas
• Retired Assembly member and former Mayor of Chula Vista Mary Salas
• City of Chula Vista Councilmember Jose Preciado
• Dr. Lidia Martinez, San Diego Airport Authority, Civil Rights Attorney Michael Marrinan; Attorney Nadia Bermudez
• Rafael Perez, Sherman Heights Community Center, President
• Frank Rivera, Retired, Principal Engineer, City of Chula Vista Employee, Resident
• Helix Water District Board Members Mark Gracyk and Andrea Beth Damsky
• Sweetwater Authority Vice Chair Hector Martinez and Board Member Steve Castaneda
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2021
Leticia Munguia did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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