Former Councilmember Cindy Montañez is remembered for her work not only in local politics, but also for her environmental advocacy.
"It is with inconsolable grief and deep sadness that we announce the passing of," San Fernando officials wrote in a statement. "Cindy will be remembered as a fierce advocate and a champion for environmental justice across California."
Montañez was the youngest person to be elected to the San Fernando City Council in 1999 at age 25, and the youngest woman elected to the California state Legislature at age 28 in 2002. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School Board voted unanimously to rename Gridley Street Elementary School in San Fernando to Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy, in the councilmember's honor.
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