Deep Roots.
Stronger Future.
A lifelong resident, proven leader, and experienced public servant.
Gloria is ready to deliver safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and a thriving local economy for Santa Clarita.
35+
Years in Education leadership
16+
Years on Hart Board as elected official
Schools built through 2 passed bonds
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100%
Santa Clarita Roots
AND A LIFE TIME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Six Top Priorities
Safe Neighborhoods and Quality of Life
As our population grows in Santa Clarita, we need to strengthen our partnerships between law enforcement, schools, businesses and the community to ensure crime prevention, fire prevention and traffic safety. As past president of the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation, board director and nonprofit community leader I have worked to strengthen and foster community engagement, youth activities and family services.
Economic Development and Sustainable Public Infrastructure
To accommodate growth, maintain and improve our quality of life in Santa Clarita we need a thriving diverse economy that supports small local businesses, attracts diverse industries that bring high paying jobs, invests in infrastructure and transportation systems, and is committed to building a sustainable and environmentally resilient community.
Ensuring Environmental Sustainability
Prioritize the protection of natural resources which include using renewal energy, efficient water management, maintaining green spaces and parks which will make Santa Clarita more sustainable.
During my tenure on the Hart School Board. I advocated for solar energy. We were able to put up solar panels over our parking lots at each of our schools. We were the first school district in Santa Clarita to do this.
Education & Youth
Deepening partnerships with Hart District and COC to expand Career Technical Education programs and support after-school programs .
Fiscal Stewardship
Fiscal Stewardship
Modernizing operations, protecting reserves, and ensuring transparent budgeting for a financially stable and accountable government.
Strong Responsive and Transparent Leadership
Our community needs a council member who is accountable, actively engaged, accessible and who will listen to and consider public opinions, suggestions and feedback.
What you can expect from Gloria.
Listen, transparent, responsive.
I will listen, be transparent and responsive to the needs of the community.
A bridge builder.
I am a bridge builder and collaborator.
Inclusive government.
I believe in inclusive government that respects all residents.
Accountable leader.
I will be an accountable and engaged leader.
Diversity matters.
I value and celebrate our diversity.
Your voice in City Hall.
I will be your voice in City Hall.
“Gloria’s deep roots in Santa Clarita and her proven leadership make her the ideal candidate for District 2. Her commitment to fiscal stewardship and education is exactly what our community needs.”
- SANTA CLARITA COUNCIL MEMBER
and FORMER santa clarita MAYOR BILL MIRANDA
As a local business owner, I've seen how much City Hall's decisions shape our day-to-day lives here in Santa Clarita, which is why I'm backing Gloria Mercado-Fortine for Council. Gloria is a lifelong SCV resident and Hart High grad with a 37-year career in education, including 16 years as an elected trustee on the Hart District Governing Board and a decade before that on the Castaic Union board. That's real experience managing public budgets and building consensus. She's also stayed deeply involved locally, chairing the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center board, past President of the SCV Sheriff's Foundation, and past SCV Woman of the Year. That's the kind of proven, steady leadership our business community needs on the council.
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Raul Barragan Executive Director
Veterans Support Initiative Empowering veterans, service members, and their families
Recognition & Awards
A testament to Gloria's decades of civic service and leadership in Santa Clarita.
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