CERRITOS, CA (Asian Journal News, May 5, 2025) — Mark E. Pulido, a longtime Cerritos City Councilmember and former two-time Mayor, has officially filed his candidacy for California’s 67th Assembly District, formally entering the race to succeed Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, who is term-limited in 2026.
With over 20 years of elected public service and nearly three decades in government, Pulido is among the most experienced candidates to step forward in what is expected to be a competitive contest for one of California’s most diverse legislative seats.
“I’m running to represent the communities I’ve lived in and served my entire life,” Pulido said. “Our district deserves a representative who understands the challenges families face every day—and knows how to get things done.”
The 67th Assembly District includes Cerritos, Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, and portions of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Orange. Following redistricting, it has become a racially and politically diverse constituency—40% Latino, 32% Asian American, and 20% non-Hispanic white—with a voter base nearly evenly divided among Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
Pulido’s career in public service began in 2001 when he was elected to the ABC Unified School District Board of Education, serving three terms and becoming board president. In 2011, he was elected to the Cerritos City Council with the highest vote count in city history and later served as Mayor in 2014–2015 and again in 2018–2019. After a term-limited break, he returned to the Council in 2025.
He has also held key roles at the state and federal levels, including:
Assembly Consultant to the California State Speaker
District Director for the State Senate
District Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal (Ret.)
Appointee to the California Volunteers Commission, California Science Center Board, and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission
Pulido’s platform emphasizes neighborhood safety, infrastructure development, education, and inclusive economic growth. Among his achievements:
A 35% reduction in residential crime during his tenure in Cerritos
Improvements in public parks, schools, and libraries
Support for mixed-use housing, small businesses, and job creation
Infrastructure projects including sidewalk repairs, road repaving, and citywide tree maintenance
Community Commitment and Family Life
Born in Norwalk and raised in Cerritos since 1973, Pulido is the son and grandson of U.S. Navy and Army veterans and small business owners. His family background and civic-minded upbringing have shaped his belief in public service as a calling.
He is married to Gloria Perlas Pulido, Chair of the Cerritos Planning Commission. The couple—high school sweethearts—are both alumni of Whitney High School and UCLA, and have two children, Malia and Mark Jr., both graduates of ABC Unified School District schools. The Pulidos remain active in church, cultural, and civic organizations, especially within the Filipino American community.
“My family has always believed in showing up for our community—not just talking about change, but making it happen,” Pulido said. “This campaign is about continuing that commitment on a larger stage.”
Pulido earned his bachelor’s degree in History and Asian American Studies from UCLA, where he served as Student Body President and editor of Pacific Ties, the oldest Asian Pacific American collegiate publication in the U.S. He later completed his Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago as a Woodrow Wilson National Fellow.
Broad Support and Endorsements
Pulido’s campaign has already drawn support from statewide leaders.
“Mark is an exemplary public servant who puts his constituents first,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. “We need experienced, results-oriented legislators like him in the Assembly.”
With the June 2026 primary election approaching, Pulido’s candidacy adds substantial weight to a race that will determine the future of representation for a critical legislative district straddling southeast Los Angeles County and northern Orange County.
For more information, visit www.markpulido.com.
