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2026 General Election — Monterey Park & Montebello, CA/Los Angeles Community College District Trustee, Seat 6/TONIA AREY
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TONIA AREY

Running for: Los Angeles Community College District Trustee, Seat 6 · California

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In LAist's voter guide

“Tonia Arey describes herself as a longtime Los Angeles County resident who began her higher-education journey at a California community college. “As a trustee, I would bring practical, independent leadership focused on student success, career readiness, campus safety, cybersecurity, respect for employees and responsible oversight of taxpayer dollars.”” (LAist)

Key endorsements, per LAist: Alex Villanueva, former L.A. County sheriff

Their answers to LAist's survey (3)
What is your top priority?
“Making sure LACCD’s resources help students succeed. “I will scrutinize the budget, ask whether programs are delivering results, and direct attention to the support students need to complete a degree, transfer or prepare for a career.…”
How should LACCD improve housing security?
“I would expand access to emergency grants, housing navigation and referrals to existing community resources, while building partnerships with local housing providers. I would also consider student housing proposals, but only with a clear funding plan that protects classroom resources.…”
How should LACCD handle AI?
“First, to be clear, there is no stopping AI. That being said, LACCD should teach students to use AI responsibly.…”

Endorsement list From LAist's voter guide , retrieved 2026-10-22

Stated Positions

Student housing at community collegesAgrees

Statement: “The L.A. Community College District should build affordable housing for its students.”

Would consider student housing proposals, but only with a clear funding plan that protects classroom resources.

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