Joe Aguilar                                           

Councilmember Joe Aguilar was elected to the Commerce City Council in March of 2007.

A long-time resident and retired city employee with over 42 years of service, Aguilar possesses extensive knowledge of the city’s operations. His goal is to use this insight, as well as his strong rapport with city residents and city staff to keep Commerce strong and moving forward. Aguilar’s priorities are to make Commerce’s government more accessible, promoting vital redevelopment projects to keep the city financially strong and repairing the city’s system of streets and roads. 

Aguilar is focused on working with city staff to develop strategies to improve air quality, foster greater public education and participation from all segments of the community.

Aguilar is also very active in a number of Commerce’s civic organizations, including the Commerce Evening Lion’s Club, the Senior Citizens Club, the Commerce Social Club, Auld Lang Syne and the Model City Democratic Club on which he serves as the president.

Aguilar welcomes comments and suggestions from local businesses, residents and other members of the Commerce community who want to make a difference. To make an appointment during Councilmember Aguilar’s office hours call (323) 722-4805 or email him at joea@ci.commerce.ca.us.