Andy Melendrez was elected to serve as Councilmember for Ward 2 in January 2006. In 1982, he established Innovative Vocational Services, a company that specializes in Career Development for injured workers. Over the past 23 years he has expanded its operations to include expert testimony, family law evaluations, early intervention services for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, career guidance, and assessments for workers within the workers compensations system.
Councilmember Melendrez is a lifelong resident of Riverside.
Councilmember Melendrez is a candidate for the office of Mayor of Riverside in the 2012 election