Melissa Melendez, 67th State Assembly District Candidate

General Information

Name : Ms. Melissa Melendez
Place of residence : Lake Elsinore, CA

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Chaminade University
Degree : BA history

Grad school

University : University of Phoneix
Degree : MBA

Military service

Has served in the military: Yes

Employment Information

Job titles held : Academic Advisor
Employers : Chaminade University

Political Information

Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: State office
Running for position: State Assembly 67th District
Chamber/district: 67th
Incumbent: No
First elected: 06 November 2008
Previous elective offices : Lake Elsinore City Council
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA

Party HQ

Address 17600 Collier Ave. Suite B115
Lake Elsinore
CA
92530

Campaign Manager

Name : Sam Spencer

URLs

Website : www.melendezforassembly.com

Other facts

I am a small business owner, a city council member, and a Navy Veteran. Between my husband and I, we have 31 years of service to our country. I served for 10 years in the Navy in intelligence during the Cold War as a Russian translator, flying aboard P3 reconnaissance aircraft. During my time on the City Council, I have been successful at implementing a Business Tax Holiday, saving our businesses nearly $100,000, reforming employee pensions, balancing our budget AND setting aside money in reserves.