{"id":2076117,"date":"2023-10-22T23:49:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T03:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/city-councilwoman-former-california-assemblywoman-dies-at-49\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T23:54:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T03:54:10","slug":"city-councilwoman-former-california-assemblywoman-dies-at-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/city-councilwoman-former-california-assemblywoman-dies-at-49\/","title":{"rendered":"City Councilwoman and former California Assemblywoman passes away at 49."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcity-councilwoman-former-california-assemblywoman-dies-at-49%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076117&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Cindy Monta\u00f1ez, Politician and Environmental Advocate, Passes Away\u2063 at 49<\/h2>\n<p>SAN FERNANDO, Calif.\u2014Cindy Monta\u00f1ez, a beloved politician and passionate environmental advocate, tragically\u200c passed away on October 21 at the age of 49, leaving the city officials and community devastated.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It is \u200dwith inconsolable grief and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Councilmember Cindy Monta\u00f1ez, current CEO of TreePeople, and \u2063former California State Assembly Member,&#8221; San Fernando officials wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Cindy will be remembered as a fierce advocate and a champion \u200cfor environmental justice across \u200bCalifornia. To her family, Cindy will always \u200cremain a\u2064 loving daughter, sister, aunt, and great aunt, and will be missed dearly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/actress-suzanne-somers-dies-one-day-before-77th-birthday-5510545?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Actress Suzanne Somers Dies One Day Before\u2064 77th Birthday<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/15\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/maui-wildfire-survivor-laurie-allen-passes-away-after-53-days-5501924?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Maui Wildfire Survivor\u200c Laurie Allen \u200dDies After 53 Days in Burn Unit<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/2\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;The family requests that their privacy be respected during\u2064 this difficult time.\u200c Details regarding the memorial service and \u2063funeral will be shared as they are made available,&#8221; the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>The cause\u2062 of death was not provided, but Ms. Monta\u00f1ez was recently diagnosed with aggressive \u2064terminal cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Monta\u00f1ez made history as the youngest person ever elected to the San Fernando City Council in 1999 at the age of 25. She\u200d continued to break barriers by becoming the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/23-year-old-republican-karoline-leavitt-launches-bid-to-flip-new-hampshire-house-seat\/\" title=\"23-Year-Old Republican Karoline Leavitt Launches Bid To Flip New Hampshire House Seat\">youngest woman elected<\/a> to the California state Legislature at age 28 in 2002.\u2063 Two years later, she chaired the powerful Assembly Rules Committee, becoming the youngest person, first Latina, and first Democratic woman to hold that post.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, she took on the role of CEO of TreePeople, an organization\u200d dedicated to promoting sustainable urban ecosystems in the greater Los Angeles\u200d area.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m deeply saddened by the passing of Assemblywoman Monta\u00f1ez. The Assemblywoman was a relentless trailblazer who led \u2063with conviction and a vision of a better Los Angeles for all,&#8221; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I \u2064saw her tenacity up close many times. She \u200bwas by my side when we fought\u2063 together in Sacramento, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-water-district-announces-emergency-water-conservation-program-for-first-time-ever\/\" title=\"California Water District Announces \u2018Emergency Water Conservation Program\u2019 For First Time Ever\">making difficult decisions<\/a> \u200bto \u2064help our \u2064state, and she\u200b advised me when I served in Congress on a range of issues impacting our city. \u200dThroughout it all, one thing was always clear\u2014Assemblywoman Monta\u00f1ez&#8217;s\u2063 heart and soul\u200c were always dedicated to the people of Los Angeles,&#8221; \u2063Ms. Bass continued.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was an honor\u200c just last month to recognize her with members of the \u200cCity Council. I join so many Angelenos in \u2062holding memories\u2064 of the Assemblywoman close. My\u200c thoughts are with her friends and\u2064 family as we mourn the \u200bloss of a \u2062great Angeleno.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On Tuesday, the Los Angeles \u2064Unified School Board unanimously decided to rename Gridley Street Elementary School \u2062in\u200d San Fernando to\u2064 Gridley-Monta\u00f1ez Dual Language Academy, honoring her legacy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think it&#8217;s incredibly inspiring both that the school \u2063community came together around this \u200dpotential change and wanted to retain its connection \u200bto Gridley,&#8221; LAUSD board member Kelly Gonez \u200dsaid, according to \u2064the Los Angeles Daily News. &#8220;And\u200c the students spoke to seeing themselves in Cindy&#8217;s story and were \u2062inspired by all of the amazing achievements that she had in her young life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In August, the Los Angeles City Council also unanimously renamed Pacoima Wash Natural Park to Cindy Monta\u00f1ez Natural Park, further commemorating her \u200dcontributions.<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles County Democratic\u2064 Party released\u200c a \u2062statement mourning Ms. Monta\u00f1ez, describing her as a \u2062&#8221;trailblazer&#8221; who &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/city-councilwoman-former-california-assemblywoman-dies-at-49\/\" title=\"City Councilwoman and former California Assemblywoman passes away at 49.\">shattered multiple glass ceilings<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Her\u200c enduring legacy of \u200badvocating for environmental\u200c justice,\u2064 climate \u200bchange, and housing will resonate for generations\u200d to \u2064come,&#8221; the statement said. &#8220;Our hearts go out to her\u2063 family, and \u2062may her influence persist with \u200bstrength and purpose.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What accolades and recognition did Cindy Monta\u00f1ez receive for her\u200d dedication to environmental protection and sustainability? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  . She was \u200dtenacious in her pursuit of environmental justice and dedicated her life to\u2063 advocating for the well-being of our \u200bplanet,&#8221; said Los Angeles \u200bMayor\u200d Eric Garcetti in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Cindy was a true force to \u200bbe reckoned with, and her presence will be deeply missed in\u200c our community. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy and a long list of accomplishments that have positively impacted countless \u200blives,&#8221; Garcetti added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Throughout her career, Monta\u00f1ez was a fierce advocate for environmental \u2064issues. She played a crucial role in passing legislation\u2063 that aimed to mitigate air pollution\u200c and improve overall environmental quality. She fought to \u200bprotect\u200d disadvantaged communities\u2064 from the harmful effects \u200dof pollution and worked towards \u200dcreating green spaces and sustainable infrastructure for all residents.<\/p>\n<p>Monta\u00f1ez&#8217;s dedication to the environment earned her numerous accolades and recognition. She \u2064was honored \u200bwith the Edmund G. \u2064&#8221;Pat&#8221; Brown Award by the California League of Conservation Voters for her outstanding \u200dcommitment to environmental protection and sustainability. She also received the John T. Lyle Leadership Award from the U.S. Green\u2062 Building Council for her contributions \u200bto\u200b the green building industry.<\/p>\n<p>Monta\u00f1ez&#8217;s impact \u2062extended beyond her \u2064environmental work. She was a champion for social justice and equality. She fought for\u2064 affordable housing, access to quality education, and economic opportunities for all. She was a voice for the underrepresented and marginalized communities, using her platform to advocate for\u2063 their rights and amplify their voices.<\/p>\n<p>Her sudden passing has left a\u2063 void in the political and environmental activism landscape. Her \u200dabsence will be deeply \u200dfelt by all those who \u200bknew and worked with her. The city of San Fernando and the larger \u2062California community have lost a true\u200c advocate and\u2063 a\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-anaheim-city-council-member-found-dead-at-his-home\/\" title=\"Ex-Anaheim Council Member Discovered Deceased at Residence\">dedicated \u2063public servant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As we \u200dremember Cindy Monta\u00f1ez, let us honor her legacy by continuing the work she started. Let us fight for a more sustainable and just society, recognizing \u2064the importance of environmental stewardship and the\u200c need to uplift the voices of those who have been marginalized.<\/p>\n<p>In these difficult\u200d times, we send our \u200bdeepest \u200bcondolences to her family, friends, \u200cand \u2062loved ones. \u2064May they find comfort knowing that her \u2064impact will continue to inspire and \u2062guide us \u2063in the pursuit of a better future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>politician. Monta\u00f1ez, who recently had an elementary school named after her, passed away at 49. 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