Elizabeth Andrade
for FOUNTAIN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Together, We Build a Stronger Fountain Valley
“Great communities don’t happen on their own. They’re built by people who show up for one another. That’s what I’ve spent my career doing, and it’s why I’m committed to ensuring Fountain Valley is delivering for every resident.”
Meet Elizabeth Andrade
Elizabeth is a community leader, nonprofit executive, and devoted mom who has spent her life focused on bringing people together and improving the quality of life for families in Orange County.
The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she attended public schools and became the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Elizabeth worked full-time while putting herself through Cal State Fullerton, earning her bachelor’s degree and later her MBA. Her upbringing and the resilience she witnessed within her family guided her toward a lifelong dedication to strengthening communities and ensuring people have the right tools and opportunities to succeed.
For nearly two decades in the social services field, Elizabeth has dedicated her career to expanding access to housing, healthcare, and vital services for thousands of local residents. She has worked hard to ensure that families have the services they need to get ahead and now serves as Executive Director of 2-1-1 Orange County, a critical lifeline that helps connect people with resources every day. Her career has been defined by solving problems, bringing people together, and delivering results that improve lives.
Today, Elizabeth and her husband are raising their two teenage sons in Fountain Valley, where both attend Fountain Valley High School. Whether volunteering at school events, supporting local youth, or helping connect residents to resources, she is deeply invested in the city’s future.
Elizabeth knows that what makes Fountain Valley special isn’t just its schools, parks, and safe neighborhoods, it’s the neighbors who take the time to uplift and support each other. She is committed to deepening that sense of belonging and ensuring everyone in Fountain Valley feels proud to call our city home.
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PRIORITIES
Putting Fountain Valley First
I’m running for City Council to protect our quality of life, invest in our infrastructure, make sure Police and Fire have the resources they need, prepare now for the sunset of Measure HH, approach any Charter City proposal carefully and transparently, and strengthen connections to resources that help keep our residents and families stable.
Invest in the infrastructure we already have.
Fountain Valley needs a long-term plan to maintain the streets, parks, public facilities, and infrastructure our Police and Fire Departments rely on every day. I will prioritize available community benefit funds, grants, and other one-time revenues for these long-term investments rather than using one-time dollars to pay for ongoing expenses.
Support our Police and Fire with the resources they need.
Supporting public safety means making sure our Police and Fire Departments have the staffing, equipment, facilities, and resources they need to keep Fountain Valley safe. I want those needs reflected in the City’s budget and long-term planning, with clear priorities for improving our emergency and disaster preparedness.
Plan now for Fountain Valley’s financial future.
Measure HH expires in 2037. That may seem far away, but responsible planning needs to start well before the City loses a major source of revenue.
Residents deserve a clear picture of where we stand today, what financial obligations remain, and what it actually costs to maintain the services our community depends on. We also need a plan for how Fountain Valley will prepare for 2037.
I do not believe another tax should be the automatic answer. Before that conversation ever happens, residents deserve to know the City has planned responsibly and used the resources voters entrusted to it wisely.
Take a careful approach to becoming a Charter City.
Changing Fountain Valley to a Charter City would be a significant decision, and I do not believe it should happen without a clear reason and meaningful community support.
I spoke publicly about my concerns when the current Council was exploring this change. Before moving forward, the City should clearly explain what problem a Charter would solve, what new authority Fountain Valley needs, and what the financial and legal consequences could be.
I’m glad a proposal was not rushed onto the 2026 ballot. If the issue returns, I will carefully review what is proposed and make sure residents are heard before making a decision.
Strengthen the community resources that help keep Fountain Valley safe.
Keeping Fountain Valley safe and strong also means helping residents find support before a difficult situation becomes a crisis. Police officers and firefighters cannot, and should not, be expected to solve every challenge facing our community.
As families and seniors face growing pressure around food, healthcare, housing, and other basic needs, I want Fountain Valley to strengthen partnerships with the County, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and other organizations already doing this work.
This does not mean creating another City bureaucracy or turning City Hall into a social services agency. It means making it easier for residents to know where to turn when they need help, while allowing our first responders to stay focused on the work they are trained to do.
