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David Alexander Lopez (born July 7, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a Las Vegas politician, who represents the city's east side in ward 3 as a park commissioner. He previously served as a Nevada Student Senator during the 75th Nevada legislative session in 2008, representing Clark County district 10 from 2008-2009. Mr. Lopez is of Mexican and Colombian herritage.

Early Life
David Lopez was born in Las Vegas NV, and was raised by both his parents.

Lopez earned his high school degree from Valley High School in 2010, and received his BA in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Career
David Lopez's spring boarded his way into politics and public service when he was appointed as a student senator in 2008, where he gained authority to introduce his own bill draft requests to the Nevada legislature In 2011, Lopez served on a city recommending committee whom oversaw $25,000 in local grants to be awarded to exemplary proposals brought forth by local elementary and high schools. In the fall of 2011, at the age of 18, David Lopez was appointed commissioner to represent the city's easternmost district. During his tenure, Lopez has faced challenges with local homeless groups, grafitti concerns, as well assisting the council and mayor's office make decisions pertaining to parks and recreation. Lopez has imersed himself into local and state politics working for various politicians and has made key endorsements. David Lopez has also made it his primary effort to engage and invigorate local students to become more civicly and politically enagaged. He has been an advocate for an all inclusive community supporting local LGBT groups and immigrant activists. David Lopez is a regularly invited guest speaker at local middle schools and high schools across Las Vegas. He's an avid shooter, backs police organizations, and loves creating miniture models.