Juan Mendez is a first generation American and a native Arizonan who is invested in his community and in improving the quality of life for all Arizonans. He attended Tolleson Union High School, received his associate degree from Phoenix College, then graduated with B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Justice Studies from ASU. He has used his education to support labor movements and organize his community around public education and social services.
Juan’s passion for politics and social justice is reflected in his commitment to building strong communities. On the City of PhoenixHuman Services Advisory Committee, Juan works with fellow community leaders to recommend improvements to senior and family service centers and programs for the homeless. He also manages the nonprofit Community Voice Mail, where he connects thousands of people living in poverty, transition and homelessness to jobs, housing, information and hope.
Juan is not only a lifelong member of the Arizona Democratic Party but has worked for years to contribute to our state and local Democratic Party. He has held various offices and positions as an elected Precinct and State Committee Member, Chair of the Resolutions Committee on the state level, President of the ASU Young Democrats, Treasurer and Secretary at the district level, and as a Field Organizer helping to turn out Democratic voters and elect progressive Democrats.
As a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, Juan will represent the voice of the working class. He will bring to the legislature an understanding of the value of public education and the passion of a citizen who is invested in his community.
His legislative priorities will include bringing sanity and purpose back to the state budget, by recognizing that private success is dependent on public investment. Juan also aims to restart the American dream of upward mobility for everyone, regardless of privilege, by restoring compassion to our health care system and through strengthening our public schools and universities. He will work with anyone willing to cultivate Arizona’s greatest strengths, its citizens, and its access to renewable energy. He will stop wasting our time and money on the federal immigration situation and will continue to actively advocate for immigration reform on a national level to bring to an end the needless deaths that happen in our desert.
After having fostered the environment for a healthy and educated workforce and a budget that accounts for the rising costs of everyday living expenses, gasoline, college education, and healthcare, Juan will attract new industries to our communities in order to fuel real sustainable economic growth.
Juan is also an avid rock climber, hiker and advocate for the environment. He volunteers his services once a month with Valley of the Sun United Way and their Project Connect Event.
Juan’s passion for politics and social justice is reflected in his commitment to building strong communities. On the City of PhoenixHuman Services Advisory Committee, Juan works with fellow community leaders to recommend improvements to senior and family service centers and programs for the homeless. He also manages the nonprofit Community Voice Mail, where he connects thousands of people living in poverty, transition and homelessness to jobs, housing, information and hope.
Juan is not only a lifelong member of the Arizona Democratic Party but has worked for years to contribute to our state and local Democratic Party. He has held various offices and positions as an elected Precinct and State Committee Member, Chair of the Resolutions Committee on the state level, President of the ASU Young Democrats, Treasurer and Secretary at the district level, and as a Field Organizer helping to turn out Democratic voters and elect progressive Democrats.
As a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, Juan will represent the voice of the working class. He will bring to the legislature an understanding of the value of public education and the passion of a citizen who is invested in his community.
His legislative priorities will include bringing sanity and purpose back to the state budget, by recognizing that private success is dependent on public investment. Juan also aims to restart the American dream of upward mobility for everyone, regardless of privilege, by restoring compassion to our health care system and through strengthening our public schools and universities. He will work with anyone willing to cultivate Arizona’s greatest strengths, its citizens, and its access to renewable energy. He will stop wasting our time and money on the federal immigration situation and will continue to actively advocate for immigration reform on a national level to bring to an end the needless deaths that happen in our desert.
After having fostered the environment for a healthy and educated workforce and a budget that accounts for the rising costs of everyday living expenses, gasoline, college education, and healthcare, Juan will attract new industries to our communities in order to fuel real sustainable economic growth.
Juan is also an avid rock climber, hiker and advocate for the environment. He volunteers his services once a month with Valley of the Sun United Way and their Project Connect Event.
