About Phil
The son of a union grocery store manager and a waitress, Phil Bacerra was born and raised in Orange County. He attended local schools and worked as a busboy at his uncle’s restaurant in Santa Ana, Pop’s Cafe. Phil graduated from USC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning and then went on to work for various city governments, including the City of Los Angeles and the City of Westminster. Phil has been using that city government experience to help small businesses succeed and to increase access to high-quality housing.
Prior to serving on the Santa Ana City Council, Phil was unanimously appointed to serve on the City’s Planning Commission. He has also served on the City’s General Plan Advisory Group and the Historic Resources Commission.
Phil enjoys volunteering his time contributing to the charitable efforts of the Santa Ana Elks, mentoring students from his alma mater, and assisting his high school alumni association in awarding scholarships to deserving students.
Phil and his wife Wendy have lived in Santa Ana for many years, with their labradoodle, Stanley Pup.
On the Santa Ana City Council, Phil will:
- Take real action on the homeless by working to get them off our streets
- Protect our community by increasing resources for our Police and Fire Departments
- Increase funding for repairs and construction of our streets and sidewalks
- Create economic opportunities by actively advocating for business-friendly policies
Endorsements
Congressmember Lou Correa
State Senator Tom Umberg
State Assemblymember Tom Daly
State Senator Tom Umberg
State Assemblymember Tom Daly
Santa Ana City Councilmember David Penaloza
Santa Ana City Councilmember Nelida Mendoza
SAUSD Board Member Valerie Amezcua
SAUSD Board Member John Palacio
Tom Lutz – Former Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilmember
Brett Franklin – Former Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilmember
Alberta Christy – Former Santa Ana City Councilmember, Historic Resources Commissioner, and Valley Adams resident
Lisa Mills – Former Santa Ana City Councilmember
Carl Benninger – Santa Ana Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commissioner and Metro Classic resident
Winston Covington – Santa Ana Community Development Commissioner
Tim Johnson – Santa Ana Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee Member
Nancy Lewis – Santa Ana Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee Member and Versailles resident
Robyn MacNair – Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commissioner
Mark McLoughlin – Santa Ana Planning Commissioner
Thomas Morrissey – Santa Ana Planning Commissioner
Thomas Morrissey – Santa Ana Planning Commissioner
Ed Murashie – Santa Ana Historic Resources Commissioner
Enrique Adame – Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association – President
Christina Barker – Thornton Park Neighborhood Association
Jack Casey – South Coast Shores Homeowners Association – Former President
Jack Casey – South Coast Shores Homeowners Association – Former President
Patty DeSantos – South Coast Neighborhood Resident
Katherine Freeman – Republic Homes Neighborhood Association – President
Tammy Frias – Sandpointe Neighborhood Association – President
Katherine Freeman – Republic Homes Neighborhood Association – President
Tammy Frias – Sandpointe Neighborhood Association – President
Sue Grasse – Thornton Park Neighborhood Association – President
Eileen and Allen Jensen – Republic Homes Neighborhood Association Residents
Eileen and Allen Jensen – Republic Homes Neighborhood Association Residents
Kathleen Kuilanoff – South Coast Neighborhood Resident
Joe McDonough – Rosewood Baker Neighborhood Association – President
John and Lorena Vidaurri – Republic Homes Neighborhood Residents
Evangelina and Aldo Visconti – South Coast Neighborhood Residents
Patricia Wenskunas – Chair of Crime Survivors PAC
Evangelina and Aldo Visconti – South Coast Neighborhood Residents
Patricia Wenskunas – Chair of Crime Survivors PAC
Crime Survivors PAC
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3631
Santa Ana Police Officers Association
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS)
Orange County Labor Federation
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 652
Ironworkers Local 433
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721
Teamsters Local 952
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3631
Santa Ana Police Officers Association
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS)
Orange County Labor Federation
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 652
Ironworkers Local 433
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721
Teamsters Local 952
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324
Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC
Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC
*Titles for identification purposes only.