Meet Annalisa Perea
Meet Annalisa Perea
Urban Planner. Community Builder. Public Servant.
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Annalisa Perea is a third-generation Central Valley native and lifelong Fresnan committed to building safer, stronger, and more affordable communities. The daughter and granddaughter of Mexican American farmworkers and railroad workers, Annalisa was raised with a deep appreciation for hard work, family, and public service.
Her grandfather came to the United States from Mexico City through the Bracero Program and worked for over 30 years on the railroad after traveling the country by train following the crops. Her grandmother worked at the Selma Cannery, and together they raised a family in the San Joaquin Valley. Those experiences instilled in Annalisa the values that guide her today.
With a degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Annalisa spent her career as an urban planner focused on building communities that are safe, walkable, and affordable. She has brought that same focus to public service—first as a Trustee for the State Center Community College District and now on the Fresno City Council, where she was unanimously selected by her colleagues to serve as Council Vice President and Council President during her first two years.
As a councilmember, Annalisa has delivered tangible results. She secured millions in public safety funding to hire more firefighters and police officers, helped reduce violent crime through community-based policing strategies, and led efforts to expand affordable housing and cut homelessness. She also successfully negotiated a long-stalled tax-sharing agreement with Fresno County that increased city revenues without raising taxes—unlocking resources for essential services like emergency response and infrastructure.
Her leadership is grounded in deep community engagement. Annalisa holds regular town halls across her district, often flyering door-to-door with her team to ensure residents know their voices matter. From tamale giveaways and school supply drives to neighborhood meetings in backyards, she’s built a reputation as a councilmember who shows up, listens, and follows through.
Annalisa is proud to represent the Central Valley and is running for State Assembly to continue fighting for working families, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and economic opportunity for every community.
Annalisa Perea
A Voice for Every Corner of the Valley
PEREA'S PERSPECTIVE
PEREA'S PERSPECTIVE
Reflections & Progress
Reflections & Progress
So much is happening right now. This a space dedicated to uplifting the voices, concerns, and progress of residents across the Central Valley.
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Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Jan
15
2026
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Attorney General Rob Bonta Endorses Councilmember Annalisa Perea for Assembly
Attorney General Rob Bonta Endorses Councilmember Annalisa Perea for Assembly
Attorney General Rob Bonta has endorsed Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea for Assembly District 31. The support from one of California’s top-ranking and most respected leaders highlights Annalisa Perea’s readiness to serve the people of Assembly District 31.
Jan
8
2026
PRESS RELEASE
SEIU California Endorses Annalisa Perea for Assembly
SEIU California Endorses Annalisa Perea for Assembly
SEIU California has endorsed Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea for Assembly District 31. The endorsement from one of the state’s leading labor organizations underscores Perea’s long-standing commitment to working families and her readiness to deliver results for the Central Valley in the State Assembly.
Jan
7
2026
PRESS RELEASE
Fresno City Employees Association Endorses Annalisa Perea for Assembly
Fresno City Employees Association Endorses Annalisa Perea for Assembly
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Dec
24
2025
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Fresno Chamber of Commerce Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Fresno Chamber of Commerce Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Nov
19
2025
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Councilmember Annalisa Perea Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Veterans
Councilmember Annalisa Perea Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Veterans
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Nov
11
2025
PRESS RELEASE
California Teachers Association Recommends Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
California Teachers Association Recommends Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Oct
23
2025
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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Oct
17
2025
Perea's Perspective
Housing Shouldn’t Cost a Fortune 🏠
Housing Shouldn’t Cost a Fortune 🏠
I recently met with Mia and Fabian, a young couple from Fresno who’ve been renting for years, working hard and saving every dollar they can in hopes of buying their first home. But with rent going up year after year and home prices continuing to rise, that dream is slipping further away. They’re now wondering if they’ll need to work multiple jobs just to have a shot at homeownership, something that should be achievable for every working family. Stories like Mia and Fabian’s aren’t rare; they're
Oct
13
2025
PRESS RELEASE
Operating Engineers Local 3 Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Operating Engineers Local 3 Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Oct
3
2025
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Sanger Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Sanger Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Sep
15
2025
Perea's Perspective
Rising costs lead to painful choices 📈
Rising costs lead to painful choices 📈
Virtually everyone I know is struggling with the rising cost of living. The price of everything from gas to groceries keeps rising and people are having to make tough choices.
Laura Wilson and her husband live in Fresno and are raising two teenage daughters. Laura shared a story I’ve heard far too often across our community.
With triple-digit temperatures, her family faces a painful choice every month:
“Do we keep the A/C off and sweat it out, or turn it on and face a utility bill we can’t afford?
Sep
12
2025
PRESS RELEASE
Iron Workers Local 155 Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Iron Workers Local 155 Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Sep
3
2025
PRESS RELEASE
Top Central Valley Lawmakers Endorse Councilmember Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Top Central Valley Lawmakers Endorse Councilmember Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Aug
22
2025
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PORAC and Local Police Associations Endorse Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
PORAC and Local Police Associations Endorse Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Aug
20
2025
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Selma City Councilmember John Trujillo Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Selma City Councilmember John Trujillo Endorses Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Jul
24
2025
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Fresno County Supervisors Endorse Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Fresno County Supervisors Endorse Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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Jun
5
2025
PRESS RELEASE
Labor Unions Across the Central Valley Endorse Councilmember Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
Labor Unions Across the Central Valley Endorse Councilmember Annalisa Perea for State Assembly
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May
29
2025
PRESS RELEASE
Fresno Councilmember Annalisa Perea Launches Campaign for Assembly District 31
Fresno Councilmember Annalisa Perea Launches Campaign for Assembly District 31
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Apr
30
2025