Jose Medina was sworn in as the Supervisor for Riverside County’s First District after serving as Assemblymember for California’s 61st Assembly District for 12 years. The First Supervisorial District includes the cities of Riverside and Perris, and the unincorporated areas of Good Hope, Highgrove, March Air Reserve Base, Mead Valley, and Meadowbrook.
Medina's passion for public service comes from his family. His father, a Panama native, immigrated to the U.S. to study civil engineering, while his mother worked as a Spanish translator for the state government. Both encouraged him to pursue education and use it to highlight the importance of history and culture.
After earning a bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and a master's degree in history from the University of California, Riverside, Medina built a career in education. His professional background includes teaching for the Riverside Unified School District, participating in the Riverside City Teachers Association, and serving as a representative on the state council of the California Teachers Association. Additionally, he held a position on the Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education and completed three terms on the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees.
Medina is married to Linda. He has two adult children and two grandchildren.