A defining event in Angelica's childhood was when her mother lost her job in 1997. Mrs. Dueñas had worked 21 years at the Price Pfister factory in Pacoima. During this time countless companies, and livelihoods, were driven out of our country, to never return, all this result of NAFTA. This family crisis sparked young Angelica's lifetime commitment to fight for social justice. 

Angelica is married to Henoc Sanchez since 2006, they divide their time between hard earned employment, political activism, and most importantly, raising five healthy children.

Angelica Dueñas has served as a contributing Board Member of the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council where she served two terms as President, one term as 2nd Vice President, and one term as 1st Vice President.

A huge turning point for Angelica was during the Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign. Prior to that Angelica was not interested in electoral politics, but rather local issues. While being elected and serving as a Delegate for U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders at the Democratic National Convention during his legendary 2016 Presidential run precisely when Angelica confirmed the corruption of the two party system in America.

This painful and enlightening experience compelled her to begin the work of political reform.

I am running because I am sick and tired of seeing the American working class and Veterans keep getting crapped on and taken for granted! My parents were amazing human beings. They were both old school hard working people who worked their butts off! They taught me right from wrong! We didn't have much money. I had the greatest blessing a kid could have. I had my father and mother most of my life! My dad especially! He is my hero! He was a two tour Vietnam veteran. My dad served in the Army! He passed away due to agent orange! I have been homeless myself and I understand the hard working American citizens everyday struggle! All we want to do is making a good living take care of our families. Make sure they get a fair and relevant education whether through trade schools or everyday life skills along with history , English, math, which could mean teaching kids how to do their taxes, how to manage money, investing, saving for having a family. We have to do a better job of taking care of our Veterans! I would make sure veterans get more mental health and drug rehab facilities and services if (homeless). This election is the biggest one of our lifetimes. If you want a person who is going to be the voice of the people vote for Brian Perras! We have to remind the elites they don't run the country, the people do! I will follow the Constitution of the United States America! Vote for the American working class and Veterans! It doesn't matter if you are a Republican, Democrat, independent, if you are a hard working American citizen and tired of the same people who have been in office for a long time now and you have seen how our businesses have left in our district, our schools keep getting worse and worse, crime, gangs, American citizens just being left behind like our Veterans, let's make history together and vote Brian Perras for Congress. 

www.perrasforcongress.com

I will always uphold the Constitution of the United States of America! I'm a third generation veteran! I'm fighting for the American working class and Veterans! 

Ever since I was a kid, I could see there was such a thing as white privilege.  Although it took me years to understand what it was, I have always been one to stand up for everyone.  Especially those in need.  To my early years playing baseball I understood that the team could only be as good as the sum of its parts.  Similar values where instilled in me as a member of the Boy Scouts.  Serving others was something that I was emulating from my parents. 

Whether it was serving in local PTA, Chicago Region PTA, Illinois PTA State Board, and currently teach leadership development classes at the Illinois and National PTA conventions, my parents have served in PTA for 40+ years. I served as one of two Illinois PTA State Board High School Student Representatives for two years.  This is where I was introduced to the way our government worked.  Aside from my paper route, my first job was as a lifeguard for the Chicago Park District.  This was my job throughout high school.  Being a union member at such an early age really instills in you the value and need there is for organized labor.      

My parents both served on the boards of the various churches we were members of throughout the years.  Watching my parents produce, direct and star in several plays at our churches over the years made me want to get on stage. 

I was a part of Explorer Troop 2960 for 6 years, starting in 7th grade, where we traveled around to various retirement homes and lodges to perform Broadway shows for the elderly.  We also put on a yearly show to raise money for our Troop.  From there I decided to pursue my college degree in Theatre Design and Technology from Northern Illinois University. 

After I left for college my Mom began to also volunteer her time at the Field Museum of Natural History.  She just celebrated her 25th year as a volunteer at the museum.  My Dad only has 15 years under his belt.  While my Mom volunteered all her time and made money selling Avon my Dad worked for the City of Chicago for 29 years and then the CTA for 6 years after serving in Korea with the Army. They were always showing my sister and I what it means to serve others. 

It was Halloween 2002 when I started my career in Real Estate Management.  I worked my way up Macerich to end up training at Stonewood Center in Downey for a period before being sent to the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville.  It was there that I oversaw a $10M mall renovation project that included raising the old theatre and building the first stadium theatre in the High Desert.  Becoming Property Manager of the Mall of Victor Valley was the first position in which I was interviewed by the press and worked with all the key stakeholders in the community in order to see our project through with the necessary community support and city approvals. 

I enjoyed going through this process as it began my career towards politics.   Ensuring that you have the local police, firefighters, and all other city agencies working in partnership is key to what these projects need to come in on time and within budget.  An effective government, no matter where, serves the people.

I encountered and engaged in another ideal situation where I was able to represent my company to Council District 8, the CRA – Community Redevelopment Agency, CAC – Community Action Committee, Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce, LAPD, LAFD and was a board member of the BID (Business Improvement District) Board while Assistant General Manager of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw.  I also oversaw the renovation of the Magic Johnson Theatre into stadium theatres along with one XD screen that was done as a part of the $35M mall property renovation.  Working with all the different community organizations gave me a greater perspective and understanding of what my job needed to be as I was constantly out in the neighborhoods listening to the community.

I again found my way back into politics when I joined CIM Group as Assistant General Manager for Hollywood and Highland.  I was able to work with both CD4 and CD13, CRA, BID, LAPD, LAFD, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, as a voting member of the CD13 Street Closure Committee and Hollywood Walk of Fame repair committee.  I saw another level of security while being the Hollywood and Highland on site property contact for the 86th Academy Awards.  The appreciation and new-found respect I have for the Oscars and the undertaking they pull off in amazing fashion every year is beyond anything else you would see. 

When I joined twitter in 2009, that was the beginning of my engagement as a casual citizen to someone who was considering running for office.  This isn’t some last-minute decision, even though I acknowledge it was a last-minute decision on my part.  This is 15 years of work I have put in that has continued to compel me to want to run for United States House of Representative for #The29th Congressional District in California.  I feel that I can be an effective leader for the Democratic party and further causes that will be of benefit to all parties and all Americans.  I am ready to serve We The People.

Growing up in Chicago I attended an elementary school and high school that drew students from across all of Chicago.  I attended schools with students from every ethnic, racial, and economic background, helping to shape the person I am today.  Having an appreciation for those that do not look like you, and yet are no different, is the essence of humanity.

When I was in school, I never had to go through an active shooter drill, and yet my children have been through those drills and will continue to do them every year until they graduate from school.  This made me realize that if I could do something to make this world a better place for my children, and all children, then I needed to do something.  I was therefore compelled to step up for my community and represent The 29th.

As I consider what the job of a Congressman is, the idea that continually comes back to the front is that of working with everyone in the House and those in the Senate to pass laws that are beneficial to all Americans.  For far too long this country has been a very safe and profitable place for only certain people to live in, while neglecting the rest.  I plan to seek out those from all parties to enact legislation.  The more Congress works together, the more that we can accomplish for the betterment of all Americans.  I feel that my platform lays out those items that will have my attention as I look to serve my District with legislation that will bring about positive change in every one’s lives.  I have hope that these items on my platform can be addressed.  However, I feel that the best way to see that the 29th District is taken care of properly is to go and do the work which will benefit everyone in our community, Los Angeles, California and the United States of America.