In its latest issue out last week, El Chicano highlights Representative Pete Aguilar’s (CA-31) journey to Congress. Focusing on his path to a life in public service, the profile outlines the Congressman’s humble beginnings in San Bernardino as well as his thoughts on being a role model for the rising Latino generation in the Inland Empire.

Rep. Aguilar took office in January of this year and sits on the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. Prior to serving in Congress, he was the Mayor of Redlands, where he resides today with his wife Alisha and two sons. Anthony Victoria has the story, which can be read in El Chicano or online here.