From the Mayor's Desk: April 3, 2026

To the Cerritos community, it has been my distinct honor to serve my hometown as your Mayor. Since launching the From the Mayor's Desk column 12 months ago, I’m grateful to have had this platform to elevate the City’s accomplishments and inform you of key initiatives that are supporting the long-term vitality of Cerritos. 

The gratification that comes with public service cannot be overstated. Supporting the City of Cerritos as Mayor has brought me immense joy, produced countless moments of pride, and left me with many people to thank. 

To our residents, thank you for your feedback and collaboration. From your participation at City Council meetings and City events, to your attention and advocacy of City operations, we have made Cerritos stronger together. There are many diverse and passionate viewpoints on how to strengthen our City. With every action I’ve taken, I’ve sought to listen, be informed, and do what I believe to be in all of our best interests.  

Residents make up the fabric of our community. Our schools, businesses, and organizations drive learning, commerce, and Cerritos’ reputation. I’ve enjoyed connecting with you, those who you serve, and exploring ways that our City can further support your needs. Thank you for making the investment in Cerritos and for your partnerships over this past year. 

To my City Council colleagues and Mayor Pro Tem Lynda P. Johnson, thank you for your support and unwavering dedication to our community. By working together, getting informed, and engaging in thoughtful discussions on challenging topics, we’ve moved our City forward. Across key projects and external advocacy, we’ve had opportunities to represent Cerritos well beyond just our City. This has established new partnerships, brought light to community needs, and secured significant funding for the City’s future. I was honored to share these experiences with you, my fellow City Council colleagues, to collectively serve our City. 

Finally, I extend my gratitude to our City’s amazing volunteers, appointed officials, and employees. Each of you plays a key role in supporting our residents and the needs of our community, and it’s truly rewarding to observe. I’m thankful to have had the pleasure of working with you. 

To all of you, your collective service and collaboration these past 12 months have made Cerritos stronger. There are still areas for improvement and challenging decisions to make. Yet we are well-positioned for continued progress. As the City approaches our 70th year of incorporation, we can look back fondly on our history of steady growth and be excited about the opportunities ahead.

While my time on the City Council will continue, my term as Mayor will conclude at the Mayoral Transition on Wednesday, April 8. This event is part of a Special Meeting of the Cerritos City Council, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. During the meeting, the City Council will make nominations and selections of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. I invite you to join us.  

Thank you, again, for your encouragement and support. It has truly been an honor to serve you and my hometown of Cerritos.