 For almost a decade, Planning Commissioner Chris Ledesma has been a leader in helping to make West Sacramento one of the region’s most attractive places to live and run a business.
A planning commissioner since 2001, Ledesma has served five terms as chairman and is a strong advocate for establishing quality neighborhoods, and requiring developers to pay their fair share for roads, schools, levee repairs and other critical infrastructure.
 Under his leadership, West Sacramento has developed award-winning housing and retail projects, and brought in significant new employers such as IKEA, Target and Nugget Market. He was also instrumental in the approval of the Bridge District plan near Raley Field, an urban commercial and entertainment zone that will create additional jobs and recreation opportunities for West Sacramento residents.
Ledesma has been a leader in the effort to open more parks and recreation areas, such as the Clarksburg Trail System, Deep Water Channel Access Area and the new West Sacramento Community Recreation Center.
A local vice president for Wells Fargo Bank, Ledesma has made a career of helping small businesses succeed through personalized financing and business assistance. The son of a small business owner himself, Ledesma consistently offers his expertise help improve West Sacramento’s small business community.
 As a member of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, he developed the Small Business Response Team and brought in federal resources to help local small businesses deal with issues resulting from the economy.
Ledesma also co-chairs the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Team during annual missions to Washington D.C. to advocate for more access to small business loans for local entrepreneurs.
Ledesma and his wife Maria are tireless advocates in their community. They regularly devote their time and energy to organizations such as the Elderly Nutrition Program of Yolo County, Our Lady of Grace Church & School, the West Sacramento Foundation, and local youth soccer teams.
 Ledesma is proud to enjoy the support of local community leaders, including Supervisor Mike McGowan, Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, City Council Members Oscar Villegas and Wes Beers, School Board Members Matt Stegman and Sandra Vargas, numerous city commissioners and dozens of residents throughout West Sacramento’s neighborhoods.
Ledesma and his wife live in Southport with their two young daughters. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Information Communications from California State University, Chico.
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