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→Councilman · Inglewood District 2
Rooted here.
Working for you.
Experienced leadership. Neighborhood values. A stronger future for every District 2 family.
Serving Inglewood since 2013
01 Meet Alex
A life of service
Experience that shows up
for Inglewood.
“Public service starts with listening—and it succeeds when neighbors see results.”
— Campaign messageAlex Padilla has called District 2 home for more than 35 years. He and his wife, Stella, raised their three children here and are now proud grandparents.
First elected to the Inglewood City Council in 2013, Alex brings decades of public-safety leadership to City Hall. His career includes 30 years with the Santa Monica Police Department, where he retired as a Captain, and service as a Special Investigator with the Los Angeles Police Commission’s Office of the Inspector General.
Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Redlands and has served with community organizations ranging from the Salvation Army to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
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The work ahead
Progress you can feel
on every block.
These working themes are ready to be refined when the campaign’s official platform arrives.
Opportunity close to home
Champion local businesses, responsible growth, and pathways that connect Inglewood residents to quality jobs and careers.
→A city that works for everyone
Protect neighborhood quality of life while investing in clean streets, reliable infrastructure, parks, and responsive constituent service.
→Deep roots. Proven service.
35+ years
in District 2
Alex’s connection to Inglewood is personal: this is where he built a home, raised a family, and chose to serve.
2013First elected to City Council
30Years in law enforcement
D2Home for over 35 years
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