Beatriz Mendoza
CA · Parent Member, Segerstrom High School School Site Council
Beatriz Mendoza is a businesswoman and parent who served as a Santa Ana planning commissioner and on the district's Measure E bond oversight committee. A former community college student and UCLA graduate, Mendoza stresses access to good resources and facilities for student success.
Where Beatriz Mendoza stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (2 records), Public Education Quality (2 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed allowing certified farmers' markets, expanding tattoo-shop locations, and permitting late-night South Main retail. The recommendation passed 6–0.
October 9, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed easing underground utility rules for home additions and second housing units. The recommendation passed 7–0. The proposal raised the addition-size trigger from 25% to 50% of existing floor area for single-family homes and duplexes. New second units were exempted, except for underground lines connecting detached units to main homes.
November 14, 2016Supports Government Efficiency
Source: santaana.granicus.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
As YWCA of Orange County's CEO, urged Anaheim to approve an annual funding plan supporting Youth Employment Services. She described its pandemic-era job-search, résumé, and interview workshops for Anaheim high-school students.
July 28, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: local.anaheim.net
Signed the ballot argument supporting Santa Ana Unified's $232 million Measure I school bond in 2018. As committee co-chair, backed classroom, safety, and infrastructure upgrades financed through property taxes.
December 5, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ocvote.gov
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support
As YWCA of Orange County's CEO, urged Anaheim to approve an annual funding plan supporting Youth Employment Services. She described its pandemic-era job-search, résumé, and interview workshops for Anaheim high-school students.
July 28, 2020Supports Public Education Quality
Source: local.anaheim.net
Signed the ballot argument supporting Santa Ana Unified's $232 million Measure I school bond in 2018. As committee co-chair, backed classroom, safety, and infrastructure upgrades financed through property taxes.
December 5, 2018Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ocvote.gov
Track record — General
General · 53 records
Provided free notarizations for elderly, homeless, and low-income people, according to a March 2018 National Notary Association feature. It also described her free notarizations of immigrant families' temporary child-custody documents.
November 1, 2026
Source: nationalnotary.org
Worked for the U.S. Census Bureau, according to the National Notary Association's March 2018 professional feature.
November 1, 2026
Source: nationalnotary.org
The Orange County Labor Federation endorsed her for Rancho Santiago Community College District's Area 4 seat in 2026.
November 1, 2026
Source: oclabor.org
Worked for the Delhi Center, according to the National Notary Association's March 2018 professional feature.
November 1, 2026
Source: nationalnotary.org
Became a notary in 2003 while working at an unnamed law office. The National Notary Association's March 2018 feature also listed her as its certified notary signing agent.
November 1, 2026
Source: nationalnotary.org
Orange County's registrar listed her on its language-access advisory committee, representing Santa Ana LULAC Council 3292.
November 1, 2026
Source: ocvote.gov
Was listed as a continuing parent member of Segerstrom High School's 2026–27 School Site Council.
August 27, 2026
Source: segerstrom.sausd.us
The Democratic Party of Orange County endorsed her for Rancho Santiago Community College District's Area 4 seat in 2026.
August 11, 2026
Source: orangecountydemocrats.com
UFCW Local 324 endorsed her for Orange County Board of Education's Area 1 seat in the March 2024 election.
July 22, 2026
Source: ufcw324.org
Co-owned Bravo Printing y Más in Santa Ana, combining printing with notary and other document services.
July 13, 2026
Source: powerpartners.us
Worked as a mobile notary and life-insurance agent, according to her presentation to Power Partners USA. She also described preparing estate-planning document binders while working with an attorney.
August 19, 2025
Source: powerpartners.us
Reported earning a political science degree from UCLA during her August 2025 presentation to Power Partners USA.
August 19, 2025
Source: powerpartners.us
United Association Local 398 endorsed her for Orange County Board of Education's Area 1 seat in the March 2024 election.
February 16, 2024
Source: local398.org
Received endorsements for Orange County Board of Education's Area 1 seat in the March 2024 election. Endorsers included the California Teachers Association, Orange County Labor Federation, and Democratic Party of Orange County.
February 15, 2024
Source: laist.com
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento endorsed her for Orange County Board of Education's Area 1 seat in March 2024.
February 12, 2024
Source: voiceofoc.org
Women for American Values and Ethics endorsed her for Orange County Board of Education's Area 1 seat in March 2024.
January 29, 2024
Source: wave4all.org
Speaking for California LULAC, supported LGBTQ students before the Orange County Board of Education. She urged consulting all constituents before backing AB 1314, a parental-notification bill.
August 2, 2023
Source: resources.finalsite.net
Served as California LULAC's District 1 director, according to the organization's November 2021 letterhead.
November 4, 2021
Source: redistricting.lacounty.gov
Worked as director of special projects for Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee in September 2021.
September 14, 2021
Source: local.anaheim.net
Worked as a caseworker for state Senator Joe Dunn in the early 2000s, handling housing and CalOptima matters.
October 28, 2019
Source: voiceofoc.org
Worked as a victims-assistance specialist for Zero Abuse Project in 2019. Her work involved trauma, domestic violence, and child-abuse victims.
October 28, 2019
Source: voiceofoc.org
The Democratic Party of Orange County endorsed her for Santa Ana City Council's Ward 4 seat in November 2019.
October 28, 2019
Source: voiceofoc.org
Former U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez endorsed her for Santa Ana City Council's Ward 4 seat in November 2019.
October 28, 2019
Source: voiceofoc.org
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed land-use designations and zoning for a proposed 25-acre county-island annexation. The recommendation passed 5–0.
December 10, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed requiring conditional permits for new schools, subject to public-school exemptions. The recommendation passed 5–0. The package allowed three-story townhouses with permits. It added formal review for service stations and clarified historic-district review authority.
December 10, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed Tom's Trucks' 117-home redevelopment and reduced parking requirements in January 2018. The minutes listed a 5–1 vote. The decision added reviews of neighborhood parking permits and traffic calming. She later abstained on finding related street changes consistent with the city's General Plan. That vote was 4–0, with one abstention.
November 26, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, supported the Elan mixed-use project in the expanded Metro East zoning area. Approval passed 4–0. Earlier, she backed its environmental review and the area's zoning changes in another 4–0 vote.
October 22, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, cast the sole vote against Ednovate's charter-school campus expansion. The recommendation passed 5–1. She cited traffic congestion and safety concerns.
June 25, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
The National Notary Association recognized her as a 2018 Notary of the Year honoree.
June 6, 2018
Source: nationalnotary.org
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, supported AMG's 552-unit mixed-use housing project on East First Street. Approval passed 4–1. The decision required parking details before occupancy.
June 4, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, sought to deny Main Sports Grill's permits, citing its operation without proper permits. Her motion failed 2–4. She opposed the subsequent 4–2 approval, which required a six-month review.
May 14, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, voted to find the 2018–19 capital improvement plan consistent with the city's General Plan. Approval passed 7–0. She supported the equivalent 2017–18 finding the previous year.
April 23, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, supported land-use changes for Mater Dei High School's parking expansion. She also backed rejecting its revised development agreement. The combined recommendation passed 6–1.
April 23, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed changes to the Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan. The recommendation passed 7–0. Approval required placing commercial buildings nearer Bristol Street and farther from homes.
April 9, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, voted against a permit for Citrus Springs' K–12 charter school on North Grand Avenue. Approval failed 2–4.
March 12, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, supported Hampton Inn's zoning, hotel permit, setback, and wall-height requests. She opposed approving its environmental review, which failed 2–4. She also opposed forwarding that review without approval; that motion tied 3–3. A motion to rescind earlier approvals also tied 3–3, with Mendoza opposed. Her vote to allow extra signs also failed, 2–4.
January 22, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed allowing churches in additional commercial zones through conditional permits. The recommendation passed 6–0.
January 22, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, approved reduced parking and open-space requirements for 24 apartments in an existing downtown building. The minutes listed a 6–0 vote.
January 22, 2018
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, supported the Madison mixed-use housing project, including reduced parking and setbacks. Approval failed 2–5. She then opposed the 5–2 denial.
December 11, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, moved to support Tiny Tim Plaza's affordable housing and commercial renovation. The vote was 3–2. The plan included 51 apartments.
November 27, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, voted to recommend a citywide ordinance allowing small-lot subdivisions.
November 13, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, moved to approve AMG's 419-unit senior housing development. Approval passed 5–2. The project included 418 affordable senior apartments and one manager's unit.
September 11, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed zoning changes for Shea Homes' 42-home Artisan at South Coast project. She seconded the 7–0 recommendation, which allowed smaller lots. It required garages remain available for parking and further study of possible stop signs.
September 11, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, approved reduced setbacks for an Orange County School of the Arts Foundation office expansion. Approval passed 6–0.
August 28, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, approved Charles Company's 94-apartment mixed-use project on Harbor Boulevard, with security and mural requirements. Approval passed 6–0 after design changes. Her earlier approval motion tied 3–3; she opposed the 4–2 referral for design review.
June 12, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed zoning changes for Aqua's 57-unit permanent supportive housing project. The recommendation passed 7–0. The project included 56 affordable homes for chronically homeless residents and one manager's unit.
May 22, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, voted to expand Angel Preschool's approved capacity from 14 to 45 students. Approval passed 7–0.
April 10, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
Participated in the Measure E oversight committee's unanimous acceptance of its 2015–16 financial and performance audits. Both audits were clean.
March 23, 2017
Source: rsccd.edu
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, backed a new Raitt Street park's land-use changes. The recommendation passed 6–1. The park would satisfy federal requirements for Rancho Santiago Community College District's continued use of Centennial Park land.
January 23, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
Volunteered for Santa Ana's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Advisory Group while serving on the Planning Commission.
January 9, 2017
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, voted against changing Heritage Village's affordable-housing fee payment terms. The denial recommendation passed 5–1, with one abstention.
November 14, 2016
Source: santaana.granicus.com
On Santa Ana's Planning Commission, voted to approve KidWorks' child-care center expansion into an adjacent building. Approval passed 5–0.
September 26, 2016
Source: santaana.granicus.com
Worked as a field representative for U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez in 2016.
March 25, 2016
Source: orangeusd.org
Past race Beatriz Mendoza ran in:
- Rancho Santiago Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 · November 3, 2026 · Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Area 4