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Sasha Renée Pérez understands the systemic challenges facing those experiencing homelessness. After experiencing the devastating loss of two loved ones who had been chronically homeless, Pérez chose to utilize her experience to help others.

Mayor Pérez has approved over $100 million for supportive services and stable housing across the San Gabriel Valley and led efforts to launch a working group on Latino Homelessness to explore the challenges our unhoused undocumented communities face. She helped author support for state and federal legislation related to homeless services. She has placed her focus on uncovering the specific needs of diverse groups facing homelessness, such as Women, African Americans, and Latinos.

Pérez has played a significant role in tackling Alhambra's homelessness crisis, increasing the number of unhoused individuals receiving housing from 14 in 2020 to 54 in 2023. The housing placement rate in Alhambra has increased nearly 4 times since her election to the City Council.

Pérez spearheaded efforts to build over 80 permanent supportive housing units for parents with young children, reduced housing costs, and improved rental assistance to working families. She has worked tirelessly to lower the cost of housing, improve rental assistance to families, and expand mental health services to those experiencing homelessness.