Melissa Michelson

Educator • Homeowner • Community Advocate

I’m running for Alhambra City Council to be a strong voice for our district and provide responsive advocacy and accountable leadership focused on the everyday concerns that matter most to residents, like neighborhood and small business vitality, quality of life, traffic, sustainability, and responsible growth.

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My Priorities

By electing me as your city council representative, together we can keep our neighborhoods strong, support our local businesses and create a better future for our community in Alhambra.

Neighborhoods First and Quality of Life

Protect the quality of life, privacy, safety, and affordability for Alhambran residents and tenants, families and seniors; respect Alhambra's historic neighborhood character.

Traffic and infrastructure

Before putting in more high-density, alleviate existing traffic. Maximize the $291M given to Alhambra 6 years ago that so far has just gone to consultants. Incentives to get people out of their cars; bike lanes and thoughtful urban planning.

Stronger sustainability

Investing in environmental stewardship and vastly improving on Alhambra’s 2026 sustainability plan.

Supporting small businesses

Strengthen and support our mom n’ pops through a variety of programs and policy changes for a thriving economic landscape, not shuttered storefronts.

Responsive & Responsible

Transparency, accountability and consultant oversight; decisions based on facts, sound data and community needs; straightforward honesty and not political double-speak.

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I'm running for City Council to serve Alhambra and District 5 with leadership that is visible, responsive, and focused on the everyday concerns that matter most to residents

Leadership that Advocates for Neighborhoods & Responsible Growth

Two decades ago, I chose Alhambra to be the place I call home, with its special neighborhoods, small businesses and people that care about their community.

As an educator, homeowner, and longtime community advocate, I've spent years working alongside neighbors to protect our neighborhood quality of life and our historic and environmental resources. Throughout this time, I’ve been a steadfast advocate for responsible city planning, campaign finance reform, and ensuring residents have a voice at City Hall.

Putting Alhambrans First

I believe in thoughtful planning, support for our local businesses, and development that strengthens—not overwhelms—our city. Alhambra should have more recreational facilities, not massive self-storage complexes. Residents deserve walkable green space and bike lanes, not more overdevelopment and traffic. And they should have a responsive City Hall representative who consistently delivers results, not just around election time.

Progress, Not the Political Status Quo

Residents deserve action, accountability, and a City Hall that stays connected to the people it serves, not expensive consultants, career politicians, or empty promises and photo-ops. I’m committed to be your City Council District 5 advocate for transparent government, practical solutions, and meaningful follow-through.

Residents deserve responsible growth, thriving local businesses, and a City Hall that is connected to the people it serves.