Decision Maker

Jess Rivas

Pasadena City Council - District 5

District 5, California

Jess Rivas is a dedicated public servant with a strong educational background and a wealth of experience in law and government. They earned a Bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from New York University. Jess has served as a Major and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve, demonstrating a commitment to both legal expertise and national service. Their career also includes roles as Deputy County Counsel at the Office of County Counsel in Los Angeles County and Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice. Jess currently serves as the Councilmember for District 5 in Pasadena City, where they continue to work on behalf of the community, leveraging their extensive legal and governmental experience to address local issues.