Press Release: Carrie Uva Announces Candidacy for Downey City Council

Thursday April 16, 2026

DOWNEY, CA – Carrie Uva, a lifelong Downey resident and prominent community leader, has officially announced her candidacy for the Downey City Council, representing District 4 (Northeast Downey). With over 60 years of deep roots in Downey and a strong list of endorsements from current and former respected local leaders, Carrie is running on a platform of public safety, experience, stability, and a "resident-first" approach to local government.

“Our city has so much to be proud of. By working together, we can make Downey safer, maintain a balanced budget and continue to call it a great place to live, work and raise a family.” - Carrie Uva.

A Record You Can Trust

Carrie Uva brings decades of proven leadership, fiscal accountability, and hands-on community volunteerism. Her experience is built on real results and a deep understanding of how city decisions impact residents every day.

Her leadership roles include:

• Chairperson, City of Downey Planning Commission

• Chairperson, Measure S and Measure D Citizens’ Oversight Committees

• Past President & Board Member, Downey Chamber of Commerce

• State Director and Past President, Greater Downey Association of Realtors

• Executive Board Member, Downey Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

• Captain, Neighborhood Watch Group

• Active Member, Assistance League of Downey, Los Amigos Kiwanis, and the OLPH Women’s Guild.

Broad Support from City Leaders

Carrie Uva’s candidacy has already garnered support from four of five current council members and six former Downey Mayors, signaling a strong consensus that she is the right choice to represent our community. Some of her early endorsements include:

• Current Elected Officials: Mayor Claudia M. Frometa, Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz, Councilwoman Dorothy Pemberton, and Councilman Hector Sosa.

• Former Mayors: Mario A. Guerra, Fernando Vasquez, Alex Saab, Rick Rodriguez, Kirk Cartozian and Dr. Roger Brossmer.

  
  

A Clear Vision for Downey’s Future

Carrie Uva is running on a focused, results-driven platform centered on the issues that matter most to residents:

• Public Safety First: Keeping families safe is Carrie Uva’s top priority. She will strengthen police recruitment, ensure first responders have the resources they need, and take a proactive approach to crime prevention, homelessness, and the fentanyl crisis through enforcement and education.

• Fiscal Responsibility & Balanced Budgets: Drawing on her proven track record as Chairperson for the Measure S and Measure D Oversight Committees, Uva pledges to maintain a balanced budget. She will continue to prioritize Police and Fire as essential services while diligently monitoring for transparency and accountability across all city departments.

• Protecting Quality of Life: From cleaner streets to traffic calming measures, Carrie Uva will invest in more lighting, infrastructure, and code enforcement to keep neighborhoods safe, attractive and well-maintained. Carrie is committed to make sure Downey remains a source of pride and “the gem in the region” we call home.

• Supporting Local Small Businesses: As a former Chamber President and the current Planning Commission Chair, Carrie understands small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. She aims to streamline the permitting process and improve customer service at City Hall. Carrie is uniquely qualified to attract new investments to Downey and make sure small businesses in our city continue to thrive.

  
  

Putting Residents First

At the core of Carrie Uva’s campaign is a simple promise: listen to residents, make thoughtful decisions and always put the community first.

The election for Downey City Council District 4 will be held on November 3, 2026. For more information, to volunteer, or to ask Carrie any questions please visit www.CarrieUvaForDowney.com or call her personal cell phone (562) 761-0597.

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