She served for three years as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Aide to her predecessor City Councilwoman Margarita Lopez .
Prior to her election to the Council , Mendez was the Democratic District Leader for her community for four terms .
Mendez served for three years as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Aide to Mendez 's predecessor City Councilwoman Margarita Lopez .
Prior to her election to the Council , Mendez was the Democratic District Leader for her community for four terms .