Marcos Torres Alvarez
CA
Marcos Torres Alvarez is a community organizer and district parent who has lived in Palmdale for 30 years. He says he will push for smaller classes, better teacher pay, more science, arts and music programs, early education, and schools where immigrant families feel safe.
Where Marcos Torres Alvarez stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Urged Los Angeles County to reassign some social-services staff to benefit-case management to reduce waiting times and improve service.
September 26, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lacounty.granicus.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Moved and voted for a Human Rights Advisory Committee recommendation asking Palmdale's City Council and city manager to address the relationship between alcohol-outlet density and crime. It passed 5–0.
October 5, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net
Seconded and voted for a recommendation that Palmdale consider code-enforcement or sheriff's sting operations to identify liquor outlets selling to minors. The Human Rights Advisory Committee approved it 5–0.
October 5, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Testified before a California Assembly committee as an Antelope Valley LULAC member, calling for accountability in immigration enforcement and describing harm to families.
June 25, 2025
Source: calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
Voted for a proposed outreach-subcommittee mission covering community engagement, cultural awareness, and reports on local human-rights events. The Human Rights Advisory Committee approved it 5–0.
October 5, 2023
Source: d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net
Was appointed to Palmdale's Human Rights Advisory Committee.
April 5, 2023
Source: d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net
Voted against a project with a 56,000-square-foot hotel and a drive-through restaurant, raising concerns about crime in the area. The Palmdale Planning Commission approved it 4–1.
November 10, 2022
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Served on the Palmdale Planning Commission.
July 21, 2022
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Addressed the Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission about Latino population growth and civic participation in east Palmdale.
August 22, 2021
Source: redistricting.lacounty.gov
Received SEIU Local 721's endorsement for the Palmdale School District board.
September 18, 2020
Source: seiu721.org
Won a seat representing Los Angeles County's social-services bargaining unit on SEIU Local 721's Regional Council.
November 8, 2019
Source: seiu721.org
Worked for Los Angeles County's Department of Public Social Services and served as an eligibility supervisor.
September 26, 2017
Source: lacounty.granicus.com
Past race Marcos Torres Alvarez ran in:
- Palmdale School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 · November 3, 2026 · Palmdale School District Trustee Area 5