Former mayor Mario Guerra appointed to planning commission

DOWNEY - Former two-time mayor Mario Guerra will find himself once again back at the city dais, this time in a new role: planning commissioner.

Guerra will represent District 2 as the representative of freshman council member Hector Sosa.

Guerra said he was “honored” to be appointed.

“Any way that I can continue to help our city, any way possible, I’m happy to do it,” said Guerra.

Guerra previously served on the city council for two terms, from 2006 – 2014, including two years as mayor in 2009 and 2014. He currently serves as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.

He said that this is “[Sosa’s time].”

“I don’t anticipate any issues. I don’t anticipate anything controversial,” said Guerra. “I do understand I am an appointee of [Sosa’s], so this is not my time, this is his time. But it’s always my time to be able to help our city.”

Guerra’s appointment was approved 3-0 with Councilwoman Catherine Alvarez absent.