Mary Ann Lutz

A graduate of Boise State University, Lutz is the president of Lutz & Company, a firm providing electronic court reporting services and training programs in electronic court reporting. Lutz has chaired the Immigration Resources Center of San Gabriel Valley and served as president of the National Women's Political Caucus of the San Gabriel Valley.[1][2]

As of 2024, Lutz was affiliated with the following organizations:

Monrovia Library Foundation (board member and past president)

Covina Women's Club (member)

Monrovia Guild of Children's Hospitals Los Angeles (member)

Los Angeles County Democratic Party (member)[3]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My dedication to public service, education, and creating healthier, safer neighborhoods is second to none. I have served as Government Liaison/Policy Advisor to Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano; was elected Mayor of the City of Monrovia in 2009 and re-elected 2011 and 2013; served as a Monrovia City Council Member from 2003-2009; and have held several key city, regional, and federal leadership roles including serving as Chair of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board from 2003-2012, President of San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, Advisory Board Member and Chair of Women Mayors for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and as Vice Chair of the Gold Line Joint Powers Authority. Currently, I am an elected member of the Board of Trustees for Citrus Community College and an elected member of the California Community College Board of Trustees.

I have extensive community leadership roles include serving as Chair of the Immigration Resources Center of San Gabriel Valley and President of the National Women’s Political Caucus of the San Gabriel Valley. I also served as Member and Past-President of the Monrovia Rotary Club, Member and Past-President of the Foothill Unity Center which focuses on housing and feeding members of the community, and as a 15-year Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills

As our next Congressmember for the 31st District, I will make sure our voices are heard, our concerns addressed, and our families kept safe.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

An Environmental Champion in Congress: I am a highly dedicated environmentalist who has demonstrated a deep commitment to preserving open spaces, protecting water and air quality, and advocating for sustainable policies throughout her career. As a past chair of the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board, co-creator of HR 7279, and environmental chair of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), I played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing environmental initiatives to safeguard natural resources and promote ecological balance. I have worked tirelessly to enforce water quality regulations, promote sustainable water management practices, and engage with stakeholders to address pollution concerns effectively. A Champion of Public Safety: I am a dedicated champion for public safety, recognizing the need for comprehensive reforms and investments to address today’s evolving challenges. As our next Congresswoman for District 31, I will work to create a safer and more just society which encompasses various aspects of public safety, including law enforcement, criminal justice, prison reform, gun violence prevention, and addressing sexual assault.A Champion for Women’s Rights: Drawing from m extensive work and leadership roles in government and groundbreaking women’s organizations, I am committed in promoting and protecting the rights and well-being of all women in my district and beyond. I will continue to fight for funding, information, and enforcement to guarantee the hard-earned rights are accessible to all. As the next Congresswoman, I will continue my decades-long advocacy for a woman’s right to choose. I will actively oppose anti-choice legislation such as waiting periods, undue burdensome requirements on doctors, and limits on medical abortions. I will champion access to comprehensive reproductive care including access to accurate health care information for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

These are the house committees, that I would like to serve on in Congress and am passionate about: Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Natural Resources, Small Business, and Transportation/Infrastructure.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like good public service to be my legacy. I’ve been in public service for decades. I’d go as far to say that public service is my true calling. I truly believe that our systems should work to make everyone’s lives better. I have worked at every level of government for years and I have seen first-hand how important it is for our elected officials to enter this world without ego or self-interest. Serving our communities should always be the first priority of a public servant. It’s been my priority for over 30 years, and it will be my priority as a congresswoman.

What committees interest you?

Education and the Workforce; Energy and Commerce; Judiciary; Natural Resources; Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I absolutely agree that members of Congress should not profit from the information they learn in the course of their duties while serving the public. Therefore I agree completely that members of Congress should not trade stocks while (and immediately following) their service in Congress. I also want to ensure that members of Congress who have held employment positions who do not have defined pensions and created retirement plans (other than IRAs, Roths, etc) on their own are not penalized or have their carefully planned retirement programs banned or taken away.

Currently there are two pieces of legislation that address the Banning of Stock Trading; Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act (Rep. Jayapal) and Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act (Rep. Ossoff). I agree with both of these two bills. I do find the bill authored by Rep. Ossoff, as preferable as it would require members of Congress to choose between divesting their stock portfolios or putting them in a blind trust.

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