Heartfelt condolences to the MacKay family . . .I am appreciative of the dedicated service of fallen Deputy Sherriff Jeremiah MacKay. His bravery and commitment to protect residents will be remembered forever. Today is a day for reflection as we [...]
It’s been a while….
I will attempt to provide bi-monthly narrative on my take on things in 2013 in city politics and overall city happenings. Over the course of 2012, our city has faced the whole scary BK–bankruptcy–ordeal of which I initially abstained for [...]
Council Announcements
“Well, Mayor I listen to residents and not clocks.” One of the many new challenges I face, as a newly elected, are the procedures & protocol of City Hall. While I can surely appreciate, and, yes, even honor and respect most of them, I [...]
John’s First Council Meeting March 5 2012
Well, I’m in in the council chair! Thank you to residents in the most southern ward of our city, San Bernardino, Ward 3 residents. You placed me in the chair to speak loud and clear with an emphasis on representing [...]
Move City Forward
Serving my community is a personal priority and I’m disheartened at the uncivil tone made by Rabbi Cohn in his Voice of the People letter (“Exaggerated roles,” Oct. 31). I currently serve as vice chairman of the Human Relations Commission [...]
Pot Holes & Quality of Life Issues
Several residents in the 3rd Ward have personally expressed their discontent with the many quality of life issues that they face. As I continue to walk and meet with residents in neighborhoods along Mill Street, Mt Vernon, Ferree, Gould, Coulston, [...]
Community Leaders Endorse Valdivia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY LEADERS ENDORSE JOHN VALDIVIA for CITY COUNCIL in 3rd WARD ELECTION Community leaders across San Bernardino are joining together to support John Valdivia in his bid for city council in the 3rd Ward. “I’m proud to support [...]
