Council Member Ramon Rodriguez

In 2001, Ramon Rodriguez was elected to the Lynwood City Council. He served for four straight years, holding the position as Mayor Pro-Tem and as Mayor twice, but departed in 2005. He reemerged in 2007 and was appointed again to City Council.  Upon returning, he served as Mayor Pro-Tem for one term.

Rodriguez has been an advocate for neighborhood beautification. In 2004, he initiated a citywide beautification program to remove debris in alleys.  The campaign has been successful and generated support from the Lynwood Unified School District, students, residents, local businesses and community organizations.

In 1993, Rodriguez became a member of the Lynwood Rotary Club, which is committed to supporting programs such as the City of Lynwood's Annual Easter Egg Program and the Lynwood Track and Field Program. He is currently a board member and has served two terms as President (1997 - 1998 and 2000 - 2001). He has also been an active member of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce since 1994. For six years he served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and during those years he served as the Vice President.

Rodriguez’s community service accomplishments prove that he is a committed leader with a resolve to help the community that has given back to him. He takes pride in helping senior citizens, the disabled, and youth.  Each month, he donates a birthday cake to Healthview Terrace for their acknowledgement of client birthdays.  Every year at Christmas, he donates a tree to Healthview Terrace.  In support of Lynwood’s youth, he sponsors several Lynwood High School sports programs.

Rodriguez was born in the town of Valparaíso, Zacatecas, México. In 1964, during his early childhood, his family migrated to the United States and eventually settled in California. Growing up in the City of Hawaiian Gardens, he later graduated from Artesia High School in the City of Lakewood. He and his wife Guadalupe are proud parents of three sons and a daughter. He has been a prominent Lynwood businessman since 1988. As the owner of a large hardware store, he has established a reputation for quality customer service. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and fishing.  He relishes that rare opportunity to read a book.