A Bangladeshi American entrepreneur and community organizer, Shazia Hoq Mimi, is running for Montebello City Council in District 1 in Los Angeles County, California. She is among the candidates contesting the November 3 election.
Her opponents include incumbent council member and Mayor Georgina Tamayo, Kimberly Cobos-Cawthorne, and Rafael Santoya.
Shazia’s name appears on the official list of candidates as “Shazia Hoq.” The winner of the election will represent District 1 for a four-year term.
According to her published biography, Shazia Hoq earned an associate degree in liberal arts from Los Angeles Valley College before studying psychology at California State University Channel Islands. She has served as president of SS&M LLC and Sara & Brother Inc. She has also worked to promote women’s entrepreneurship and the growth of small businesses.
Her experience in local government includes serving as vice president of the Wilshire Center–Koreatown Neighborhood Council in Los Angeles. In that role, she worked on issues related to public services, urban planning, and local administration. She has also engaged with elected representatives and government officials on matters affecting the Bangladeshi community in Los Angeles’s Little Bangladesh neighborhood.
Her résumé also lists experience as an adviser to the Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce and involvement in community initiatives associated with the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department.
In her election campaign, Shazia Hoq is emphasizing local economic development, support for small businesses, job creation, government transparency, accountability, and responsible budget management. She has also identified safer residential neighborhoods and improved public services as key priorities.
Shazia has urged Bangladeshi American voters to participate actively in the election and support her efforts to improve District 1.
Montebello is divided into five electoral districts, each represented by one elected city council member. The City Council plays an important role in local budgeting, urban planning, public safety, and infrastructure development. Its responsibilities also include policymaking related to road maintenance, parks and recreational facilities, waste management, business permits, and urban development.
For District 1 voters, the candidates’ positions on local concerns, development plans, and public services are emerging as important considerations. Key issues in the election include creating a supportive environment for small businesses, strengthening public safety, maintaining clean residential neighborhoods, and ensuring the effective use of city funds.
According to information provided by city authorities, voting will take place on November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The winning candidate will serve from November 2026 through November 2030.
Voters have been advised to consult official guidance from the City of Montebello and the Los Angeles County election authorities for the latest information on voter registration, polling locations, and mail-in voting procedures.
