Candidate for
Council Member; City of Los Angeles; District 10

Robert D. Serrano

A native of Espanola, New Mexico the first capital of New Mexico born in the San Juan Pueblo and the third oldest of six children raised by a single mother, Robert has dedicated his life and career to service and his community. Throughout his career, his ability to bring people together to find common ground, and his proven record of achieving results for the people of our city. Robert Serrano enlisted in the United States Marines and served in its most decorated unit, the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

As a Marine, Mr. Serrano was awarded the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon twice, and proudly wore the prestigious French Fourragere unit award. He served in Korea, Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand for two tours.

His most prized award, however, is the satisfaction he receives from serving his community helping his customers secure there property from damage and theft as CEO of API Security Service INC.

As a labor leader Robert served the CWA as a Steward with ADT Security for 19 years and lead the change on safety standards thru OHSA at the workplace and help in organizing meeting for the union members who filed grievances to recover unpaid vacations and many other grievances Robert filed over 50 grievances in one month bringing the company to understand that employee rights is important and safety will not be compromised and toolbox meeting must be done every two weeks Robert helped create the largest increase in pay in over 20 years. At the same time maintain his job as a Technician.

As a civic leader he's led the fight to improve, protect the rights of working people, and make our neighborhoods safer, and a better place to live. Member of the Metro Democratic Club, Labor Council for Latin American Advancements., East LA Democratic Club, Glory Church of Jesus Christ (Korean American Church) and studying to learn, write and speak Korean

As a community leader Robert help and trained and teach young boys ages 13 thru 16 in basketball sportsmanship and served his community as the Head Coach for 17 years bringing competition to the Parks and Recreation and having 9 or more 1st place teams. Now Robert is running for City Councilman #10, on a platform of honest and effective government and big goals for the city that has given him so much

Robert is the father of three children, Robert, Joseph and Eunbie. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Soojeong.