Putting People First
Lissette Rivera is a proud, longtime Downey resident, small-business owner, former Citywide Public Works Committee Member, and proven community leader dedicated to serving others and putting people first.
As the wife of a U.S. Navy veteran and the mother of four, Lissette understands the values and priorities of Downey families.
As Co-Founder and President of WOLF (War On Lethal Fentanyl), she has led life-saving fentanyl awareness, prevention, and education initiatives in partnership with the Downey Unified School District, reaching thousands of students, their families, and school employees.
Rivera’s campaign is built around a five-point plan focused on the issues that matter most to Downey residents:
Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe
By supporting police, firefighters, crime prevention, and traffic safety.
Repair Streets, Sidewalks & Infrastructure
By improving roads, parks, lighting, and neighborhood maintenance.
Support Small Businesses & Local Jobs
By reducing red tape, fostering entrepreneurship, and investing in robotics, STEM education, and coding to prepare Downey’s future workforce.
Protect Seniors, Families & Veterans
By expanding access to community programs and services while supporting youth, working families, seniors, and those who have served our country.
Bring Transparency & Accountability to City Hall
Through open government, fiscal responsibility, and greater community engagement.
Civic and Community Involvement
(Past & Present)
• President and Co-Founder, WOLF (War on Lethal Fentanyl) (2022–Present)
— Leading a nonprofit dedicated to fentanyl awareness, prevention, and community education.
• Former Citywide Public Works Commissioner, City of Downey.
• Member, Rotary Club of Downey.
• Ambassador, Downey Chamber of Commerce (Gold Star Award Recipient) 2024–2026.
• Former Board Member, The Arc of Los Angeles & Orange Counties (2024–2026).
• Board Member, Downey Association of Realtors (DAOR) Scholarship Committee (2023–2025).
• Volunteer, Downey Rose Float Association (2020–Present).
• Special Needs Advocate (12 years).
• Graduate, Downey Police Department Citizens Academy, Class #23.
• Member, Downey Association of Realtors (DAOR) (2023–Present).
• Member, Southeast District Bar Association (2025–Present).
• Member, National Notary Association (2023–Present).
• Active Member, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
• Active Member, Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
• Member & Fundraising Chair, Doty School Site Council (SSC) (2024–2026).
