Please Vote for
Dr. Rafi
June 2nd, 2026 Election
Hello!
My name is Ahmed Rafi. I am proud tosay that my family has been a part of Lakewood for
more than three decades.
As a public servant, I have supported our military and service members at home and abroad for over 25 years, and retired from the United States Air Force as an exemplary civilian.
My Passion!
I am very passionate about public service
and volunteering and strongly believe in the Lakewood motto, “Times Change,
Values Don’t.”
I will work and collaborate with the strong leaders of the City of Lakewood and various departments & agencies who work to continue making Lakewood a safe, clean, and a great place to live, run a business, and raise our families.
Education:
★ PhD in Public Affairs/UTA, Texas
★ BS in Aerospace Engineering/UTA, Texas
★ MS in System Management/USC, California
★ Graduate Studies in Public Administration/University of LaVerne
★ Certificate in Management & Fundraising/SDSU
★ Certificate in International Business Management/LB City College
Awards:
★ Exemplary Civilian, 2013, USAF
★ Block Captain of the Year/2016 Neighborhood Watch, City of Lakewood
Lakewood
The city Lakewood is in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was around 80,000 at the 2010 census. Lakewood is neighbored by Long Beach on the west and south, Bellflower on the north, Cerritos on the northeast, Cypress on the east, and Hawaiian Gardens on the southeast. The San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) runs through the city’s eastern regions. According to 2010 United States Census, Lakewood had a population of just over 80,000. The racial makeup of Lakewood mainly White, African American, Native American, Hispanic or Latinos and a mix of Filipino, Korean, Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Indian. The Census reported that 79,939 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 109 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters.
