Price student plans to lead Bell Gardens in community reform
Chavez was interested in policy and government since his graduation from Bell Gardens High School in 2015. (Photo courtesy of Jorgel Chavez) As Jorgel Chavez begins another semester of online learning at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, he faces a new challenge far different from readjusting to Zoom classes and speaking with prospective students as a Price student ambassador: governing the people of Bell Gardens. In November, Chavez won the election for Councilmember of Bell Gardens by a margin of 899 votes. He successfully ran against four challengers for two seats, including 21-ye...