About Sandra

Mayor Sandra Armenta is a longtime advocate, special ed teacher, and proud Rosemeadian with deep roots in our community and a lifelong commitment to improving the city she loves and the neighborhoods where she was raised.

Sandra has a long history in Rosemead, coming to the city at a young age -- the daughter of immigrant parents — and playing youth softball, basketball, and volleyball for city recreation leagues and performing with her Junior High Flag Team. Attending all local public schools, including Savannah Elementary, Muscatel Middle School, and Rosemead High School. She served as the athletic director for cheer in the gremlin and pee wee division for the Rosemead Rebels.

After graduating college, Sandra received both a master’s degree and teaching credential from the University of La Verne, she then began a 21-year career as a special education and general education public school teacher — where she fought every day on behalf of her students and their families. It was this passion that led her to run for city council, she launched her first campaign to make her city better and never looked back.

Since her first election, Sandra has been a fearless champion for Rosemead. During her tenure, she has always prioritized public safety. The skate park, dog park, community gardens, and aquatic center have all been constructed, and new eateries and businesses have come to Rosemead. She was instrumental in forming Rosemead’s Public Safety CONNECTIONS forum and beautification committee that has worked to engage youth and make the city a better place to live, work, and shop — encouraging civic pride from residents.

Sandra lives in Rosemead with her family and beloved “First Dog of Rosemead” Dulce. She still fights for Rosemead’s kids and working families and works in the office of a state senator.