Nick Pacheco
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Lauro "Nick" Pacheco, Jr. is an American attorney, politician, and a member of the Democratic Party. Pacheco has served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council (1999-2003). Prior to serving on the Los Angeles City Council, Nick Pacheco served as an Elected Charter Reform Commissioner (1997-1999) for the same district he served as Councilman.
Councilman Nick Pacheco was known for being an independent voice that gave every one an opportunity to be heard. He championed that one should "respect everyone and fear no one." [citation needed] He established a unique jogging path around a cemetery (Evergreen Cemetery Jogging Path) that included the use of recycled rubber as part of the sidewalk. He also created the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the City of Los Angeles as chair of the Housing and Community Redevelopment Committee.
As Chair of the Budget Committee he established the Neighborhood Prosecutor program that focuses on quality of life crimes in each neighborhood.
Mr. Pacheco received an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
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| Preceded by Richard Alatorre |
Los Angeles City Councilmen 14th district 1999—2003 |
Succeeded by Antonio Villaraigosa |
