Eric Arias proudly serves as the Vice President of Program Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for United Way of Central Eastern California. Since 2020, Eric has also served the hard-working families in Southeast Bakersfield on the Bakersfield City Council. Ward 1 includes the culturally diverse communities of Greenfield, Casa Loma, Southgate and amenities like the Valley Plaza. After college, Eric put his education and experience to work by serving the community. Since 2014, Eric has served our community through the offices of County Supervisor Leticia Perez and State Assemblyman Rudy Salas as a field staffer. As a Councilman, Eric has prioritized fighting for the challenges facing hard-working families in Ward 1. Most importantly, Councilmember Arias is proud of serving as an Advisor for Leaders in Life, an organization that he has participated in since he was a sophomore in High School.