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Tony Mendoza | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – February 22, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Norma Torres (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Vanessa Delgado |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 56th district | |
| In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Rudy Bermudez |
| Succeeded by | V. Manuel Perez |
| Artesia City Councillor | |
| In office March 10, 1997 – November 13, 2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 22, 1971 Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leticia |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Artesia, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Long Beach |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Antonio Mendoza (born April 22, 1971) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represented the 32nd Senate District, which encompasses Buena Park and the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles County. In January 2018, the State Senate voted to suspend him for 60 days to investigate allegations of sexual harassment. He could not vote on legislation during that period, while contesting the suspension.[1] Before a vote for expulsion was to be taken by the State Senate due to the released findings of an investigation that determined he likely engaged in a pattern of unwanted advances and sexually suggestive behavior toward six women, including four subordinates, over the last decade, Mendoza resigned on February 22, 2018.[2]
He was a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2014, Mendoza served in the California State Assembly from 2006 to 2012, representing the 56th Assembly District. Before his service in the Legislature, Mendoza was a fourth grade teacher in East Los Angeles, and served as a Mayor and City Councilmember in Artesia.
After resigning from the State Senate, in 2019 he was appointed as the general manager of the Artesia Cemetery, one of the few publicly owned and operated cemeteries in California.[3]
- ^ Luna, Taryn (25 January 2018). "Stay away, Senate tells lawmaker accused of harassment". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Luna, Taryn (22 February 2018). "California senator resigns amid harassment allegations". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Former State Senator Tony Mendoza Hired To Clean Up Artesia Cemetery". Cerritos Community News. 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2022-10-11.