Experience Built
on Service
U.S. Army Veteran
Danielle enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 as a unit supply specialist and trained as a combat lifesaver, beginning a lifelong commitment to public service.
Veteran Service Officer
As an Accredited American Legion Veteran Service Officer with the Los Angeles County Council, Danielle assists veterans and their families with benefits, housing, employment resources, and other services.
Community Leadership
Her community involvement has included youth soccer, youth ministry, veteran organizations, and numerous leadership roles within the American Legion community.
Traffic & Safety Commission
Before joining the City Council, Danielle served as the District 4 representative on Montebello’s Traffic and Safety Commission, giving her firsthand experience with neighborhood traffic, infrastructure, and public safety concerns.
Regional Leadership
Danielle also represents Montebello through regional leadership roles, including service with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, and Alameda Corridor-East.
Montebello City Council — District 4
Danielle was appointed to represent District 4 on the Montebello City Council in February 2025. In December 2025, her colleagues unanimously selected her to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
A record of military service, community involvement, regional leadership, and public service for Montebello.
Delivering Results
for Montebello
Since joining the City Council, Danielle has worked with her colleagues to move forward investments in infrastructure, public safety, parks, homelessness services, economic development, and city operations.
Investing in Streets & Infrastructure
Danielle supported major street and infrastructure investments, including a $3.3 million Montebello Boulevard paving agreement, the Downtown Sewer Replacement Project, citywide sidewalk improvements, traffic signal improvements, and Montebello’s long-term pavement management program.
Strengthening Public Safety
She has supported additional funding and resources for the Montebello Police and Fire Departments, including traffic enforcement funding, police vehicles, protective equipment, police overtime resources, and efforts to secure additional fire equipment funding.
Addressing Homelessness & Supporting Families
Danielle supported significant funding for homelessness prevention and services, including Measure A funding, additional Los Angeles County homelessness prevention resources, and the Operation Stay Safe tiny homes program.
Improving Parks & Open Spaces
Her record includes support for urban forestry funding, improvements to community open spaces, the Chet Holifield Community Garden, recreational use of Ashiya Park, and environmental and illegal-dumping prevention efforts.
Supporting Economic Development
Danielle has participated in efforts to strengthen Montebello’s economy and encourage future investment, including downtown redevelopment initiatives, creation of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, expanded business activity, and regional clean-energy and transportation opportunities.
Focused on practical investments, stronger neighborhoods, responsible growth, and results residents can see in their community.