Alex Villanueva
CA
Alex Villanueva was sheriff of Los Angeles County from 2018 to 2022, after 32 years in the department. He holds a master's in public administration from Cal State Northridge and a doctorate in public administration from the University of La Verne.
Where Alex Villanueva stands, based on their records
Opposes
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 oppose
As one of his first acts as sheriff in December 2018, reinstated deputy Caren Mandoyan, who had been fired over domestic violence and dishonesty allegations; a California appeals court later ruled the reinstatement unlawful.
September 22, 2022Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: cbsnews.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Repeatedly rebuffed subpoenas to appear before the county Civilian Oversight Commission during its hearings on deputy gangs while sheriff, part of sustained clashes with county oversight bodies during his term.
December 2, 2022
Source: laist.com
His department's public-corruption unit obtained warrants and searched the home of County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and offices of county oversight officials; the California Attorney General took control of the investigation away from the Sheriff's Department. Also did the same on September 21, 2022.
September 21, 2022
Source: abc7.com
Announced he would not enforce Los Angeles County's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Sheriff's Department employees, putting the department out of step with county policy for county workers.
October 8, 2021
Source: deadline.com
Co-founded the Los Angeles Sheriff's Professional Association in 1999, an alternative deputies' association providing attorneys for deputies in labor disputes, after disagreements with the main deputies' union.
December 3, 2018
Source: laist.com
Past race Alex Villanueva ran in:
- Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Los Angeles County, California