| Juan Alanis began his career in public service on his 21st birthday when he proudly pinned on a badge as a law enforcement officer. For nearly three decades, he has dedicated his life to protecting others. Juan has received three awards for saving the lives of others, including a decoration for rescuing a child whose father attempted to burn down their house with her inside.
The newly created 22nd Assembly District is more than just borders on a map; for Juan, it is home. It is where he married his wife, Barbara, raised their three children, and served as a peace officer, protecting and serving in nearly every community in Stanislaus County over the course of his career.
Juan is Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committees on Public Safety and Agriculture. He also serves on the Assembly Committees for Business & Professions, Labor, Military & Veterans Affairs, and Water, Parks & Wildlife. Juan has also been appointed to over a dozen select committees, highlighting the respect he has earned from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. In 2024, Juan was named Chief Minority Whip and was promoted to Deputy Minority Leader for Operations in 2025.
During his first term in the legislature, Juan has successfully passed sixteen bills into law. These measures expanded privacy protections for survivors of kidnapping, provided additional safeguards for minors online, increased resources to combat the opioid epidemic, returned financial literacy instruction for grades 7-12, strengthened parental notification in schools, increased transparency for the placement of sexually violent predators upon their release, enhanced resources to combat cargo theft, improved the safety of youth sports, supported first responders, streamlined law enforcement training standards, and protected California's agricultural interest. Additionally, he co-authored numerous bipartisan measures that became law, earning recognition as one of the most effective bipartisan leaders in the California State Assembly.
As a proud member of the California Problem Solvers Caucus, Juan focuses on delivering results for his Central Valley constituents and finding practical solutions for all Californians. He hopes to continue bringing his public safety expertise to Sacramento to improve the quality of life for all Californians. Beyond shaping policies that make California safer, Juan is committed to reducing the cost of living for working-class families, protecting the Central Valley's water rights, and be a true champion for the 22nd District's agricultural and business communities. In 2025, Juan joined the Armenian Caucus in order to better represent the many Armenian-American constituents residing in the 22nd District. |