Georgette Gómez
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Georgette Gómez (born November 3, 1975) is an American politician and community activist. She served as a member of the San Diego City Council from 2016 to 2020. Gómez is a Democrat, though city council positions are officially nonpartisan per California state law. In December 2018, Gómez was unanimously appointed president of the city council. Gómez was a candidate for California's 53rd congressional district in the 2020 elections, losing to fellow Democrat Sara Jacobs.
Georgette Gómez | |
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President of the San Diego City Council | |
In office December 10, 2018 – December 10, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Myrtle Cole |
Succeeded by | Jennifer Campbell |
Member of the San Diego City Council from the 9th district | |
In office December 12, 2016 – December 10, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Marti Emerald |
Succeeded by | Sean Elo-Rivera |
Personal details | |
Born | (1975-11-03) November 3, 1975 (age 48) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Azalea Park, California, U.S. |
Education | San Diego State University (BA) |
Website | Government website |
Gómez was a candidate for California's 80th State Assembly district in the 2022 special election following the resignation of Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez.[1] She was defeated by San Diego city councilor David Alvarez.