Gil cedillo biography

Gil Cedillo


InformationHomeElected OfficesElections by DecadeLongest ServiceShortest ServiceMost & Fewest VotesUncontested RacesClosest ContestsRedistrictingRecalls
Elections2026 Candidates2025 AD-63 Special2025 SD-36 Special2025 AD-32 Special2024 GeneralPrior 2020s ElectionsElections by Decade
Other StuffAdvanced SearchCA ConstitutionCA in CongressLine of SuccessionHighest RankingSCOTUS Cases

Searching tips

  • Enter a candidate's name to find a candidate
  • Enter the name of a political party to find the party and all candidates
  • Enter a date to find an election
  • Enter a year to find all elections within that year
Democratic

CA Assembly

Candidate Biography:

Gilbert A. Cedillo
Born: March 25, 1954 in Barstow, CA
Married: Ruby Oliva Cedillo (d. 2002)
Child: Gil Jr. (District Coordinator for Senator Ronald S. Calderon, 2006-2010s)

Throughout his career, Cedillo has held various significant positions. From 1982 to 1983, he served as a Field Representative for Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. His leadership skills were further honed when he became the General Manager of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 660 from 1991 to 1996. He was also a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in both 1988 and 1996. His commitment to public service continued as he chaired the California Latino Legislative Caucus from 2008 to 2010. In 2009, he ran for a congressional seat in CD-32 but faced a setback, receiving 23.4% of the vote. He later served on the Los Angeles City Council from 2013 until 2022, and once again represented his party as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

  • LEGISLATION: Cedillo was the author of SB 60 in 2003, which aimed to allow the issuance of driver's licenses to immigrants based on a Matricula consular issued by the Mexican government. Unfortunately, this law was repealed just four months later.
  • LEGISLATION: He also authored AB 130 and AB 131 in 2011, collectively known as the California DREAM Act. This legislation enables college students without legal immigration status, often referred to as "AB 540 students," to access public and private financial assistance and scholarships at California's public colleges and universities.
  • YOUNG LEGISLATORS: Between 2007 and 2012, Cedillo initiated an annual "Young Legislators Program," which brought up to 60 students to Sacramento for an orientation and mock Senate hearing. Participation required students to complete 30 hours of community service, fostering civic engagement among the youth. Similar initiatives were also conducted by Senators Alarcon and Correa.
  • In October 2022, an audio recording surfaced from a conversation in October 2021 involving Cedillo and other council members, which sparked significant controversy. The recording included derogatory remarks about a fellow councilmember's child, leading to widespread calls for resignations from various organizations and political figures. While Cedillo remained in office until the end of his term on December 11, 2022, the incident highlighted the challenges and responsibilities that come with public service.

Source: California Blue Book (2000)
Source: California Legislature Handbook (2011-12)
Source: "Assemblyman Gil Cedillo to run for Los Angeles City Council" by Torey Van Oot, Sacramento Bee CapitolAlert (11/14/2011) [LINK]