A true Downey native, Carrie Uva has called the City of Downey home for over six decades. Her life's work is deeply rooted here, having built a successful professional career as a specialized Trust Attorney and licensed Real Estate Broker, alongside decades of dedicated community service.
Current Community Roles in Downey and Awards:
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City of Downey Planning Commissioner since 2021, current Chairperson
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Measure S & Measure D Citizen's Oversight Committee since 2017, current Chairperson
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Downey Chamber of Commerce, President (2019–2020) and current Board Member
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Downey Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) since 2019, current Executive Board Member
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Neighborhood Watch Captain since 2016.
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Southeast LA County Workforce Development Board (SELACO), appointed in 2025.
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Downey Kiwanis Club, active member since 2018 and current Board Member
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Assistance League of Downey, active member since 2025
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Women's Guild, member since 2015
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Realtor Associate of the Year Award (2014) by the Greater Downey Association of Realtors
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Woman of the Year Award (2017) by State Senator of the 32nd District
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Volunteer of the Year Award (2019 and 2025) by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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Service to the Community Award (2020) by Greater Downey Association of Realtors
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Distinguished Service Award (2023) by Greater Downey Association of Realtors
Community Leader Dedicated to Downey
Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Carrie believes in collaboration with residents to address challenges and create innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for everyone in Downey.
Contact Information
Phone
(562) 417-2068
Location
Downey, California
Contact Us
Reach out to Carrie to discuss your thoughts, questions, or concerns regarding our community. She is committed to listening to your feedback and ensuring that your voice is heard.
Building a Better Future Together
Through teamwork and engagement, Carrie believes we can uplift Downey and enhance the quality of life for all who call it home.
Public Safety
Carrie Uva will work with our Downey Police Department to prevent crime and maintain a safe community. She will collaborate with our police department in recruiting new officers by offering competitive benefits...
Quality of Life
Carrie Uva is committed to the protection and improvement of our quality of life by proactively addressing initiatives that improve street lighting, cleanliness and traffic calming measures in our neighborhoods...
Balanced Budget
As current Chair of both Measure S and Measure D oversight committees, Carrie Uva leads the vigilant supervision of how your taxpayer dollars are spent. She has prioritized the Downey Police and Fire Departments as essential services...
Small Businesses
As current Chair of the Planning Commission and a long-time Board Member of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, Carrie Uva has a unique perspective in working with small businesses...