Bellflower Mayor Juan Garza calls himself someone who "likes solving problems."

In his Know Your Electeds interview, Garza says homelessness is the biggest challenge facing his city. He also talks about how his son, who has faced many difficulties, is his personal hero. "Talk about that inner strength of the body and human spirit," he says. "This little guy is the biggest joy of our lives."

Garza has served as the mayor of Bellflower since 2017. How would he describe his city in three words? "Community, progress, and unity."