Ariana Arestegui

Biography

Born and raised in Garden Grove, Ariana Arestegui was elected to the Garden Grove City Council in 2024. She has long been committed to public service in the City of Garden Grove, having served on the Garden Grove Police Department Chief’s Advisory Council, the Garden Grove Planning Commission, and the Garden Grove Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission.

As a paralegal and campaign finance professional, Council Member Arestegui has worked as both a legal assistant and a law clerk, most recently as the campaign finance director for Kim Nguyen for Congress. She has also served as the executive director of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County.

An admitted “Swiftie,” she enjoys spending time with her three dogs and participating in outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and gardening. She is proud to be the first LGBTQ+ elected female in Garden Grove.

Community Goal

To represent the residents of District 6 by bringing much-needed improvements to east Garden Grove and instill a sense of hometown pride in my neighbors and constituents.

Education

• B.A. English Literature, CSU Northridge
• Certificate, California Naturalist, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Community Service

• Garden Grove Police Department Chief’s Advisory Council
• Garden Grove Planning Commission
• Garden Grove Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

Garden Grove Resident

Born and raised in Garden Grove