Perez worked for Aurora’s mayoral department of communications for four years and was the director of community engagement for West Aurora School District 129 for over a year.
Candidate questionnaire responses:
Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer? Yes
Do you have experience interacting with CPD? No
Do you have experience working or interacting with government? Yes
Should the city hire more police officers? No
Is CPD adequately funded? Yes: funding should stay about the same.
CPD reform: The police need training and some reform.
Mental health crises: Police should accompany healthcare workers to crises.
What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?
Establishing civilian control of the department
Helping the police do a better job
Communicating with the department on behalf of the community
Why are you running for Police District Council?
To increase transparency and accountability through modernization of communication and outreach efforts.
Endorsements
Alderperson Pat Dowell
Alderperson Jeanette Taylor