Claudia Alvarez (politician)

Claudia Alvarez is a former councilwoman of Santa Ana, California. She is a registered Democrat.[1] She was elected to the city council in November 2000, and served until November 2012, due to reaching her term limits.[2]

Alvarez was the subject of controversy on August 24, 2011, when she said “So if Hitler rents you a place, gives you a great deal, you take it?” in regards to Jewish property owner Irving Chase,[3] who owns buildings in Downtown Santa Ana, in retaliation to proposed gentrification in the downtown area, which is home to many Hispanic-oriented businesses. Alvarez apologized for her remarks the next day, admitting to letting her emotions getting the better of her.[4][5][6]

On November 6, 2012, Alvarez was elected as Trustee of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, and won with 38.7% of the vote.[7]

She graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor's degree and earned her J.D. at Loyola Law School.[8]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ocgop.org/Alvarez-alvarez
  2. ↑ Gonzales, Ron (July 28, 2012). "Alvarez accepts ruling ending 4th term bid". Orange County Register. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Chmielewski , Dan (August 25, 2011). "ADL Condemns Claudia Alvarez for Anti-Semitic Remarks at Santa Ana City Council Meeting". The Liberal OC. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Elmahrek, Adam (August 27, 2011). "Alvarez Apology Not Enough For Jewish Leaders". Voice of the OC. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
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  7. ↑ "Trustee; Rancho Santiago Community College District; Trustee Area 5 Voter Information". Smart Voter. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  8. ↑ "Claudia C. Alvarez". Smart Voter. Retrieved 19 February 2014.


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