MEMORANDUM **

The district court properly dismissed the action because Raymond Gonzalez (“Gonzalez”) failed to exhaust administrative remedies prior to filing suit. See Woodford v. Ngo, 548 U.S. 81, 90, 95, 126 S.Ct. 2378, 165 L.Ed.2d 368 (2006) (“proper exhaustion” under 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(a) is mandatory and requires adherence to administrative procedural rules).

We decline to consider arguments presented for the first time on appeal. Smith v. Marsh, 194 F.3d 1045, 1052 (9th Cir. 1999).

Gonzalez’s remaining contentions are unpersuasive.

AFFIRMED.