He often reminds himself of the credo, "If not ME, then WHO? I believe this innovative type of development will help to make our downtown a vibrant and attractive place for both residents and employers once again.On the other side of town, the proposed East Gate Project at the San Bernardino Airport will create up to 4,000 new jobs in our city and help to provide a larger customer base for local businesses, restaurants and shops.San Bernardino is working to take advantage of the state’s Economic Opportunity Zone program to attract new employers and jobs to our city. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Valdivia was accused of insisting that he and the employee develop a personal relationship outside of work or he would fire her if she denied.Also in April 2020, Mayor Valdivia requested $50,000 from the City of San Bernardino to go toward the legal fees incurred from the claims against him. “While I may represent the ward, I am fighting for the city of San Bernardino and our future. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)): i. Adopt Resolution No. San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia gives the 2019 State of the City Address at Indian Springs High School in San Bernardino on Friday, April 5, 2019.
He is the proud husband to his wife, Bethany, and father to their two children.10:00 AM CIVDS1706176. Four months after taking office, San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia will deliver his first State of the City address at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Indian Springs High School, 650 N. Del Rosa Drive. San Bernardino special election ‘will determine whether the city succeeds or fails,’ candidate says Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Mayor's Office 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 T. 909-384-5133. At the April 15, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, the City Council voted 4-3 in favor of tabling the decision to fund legal representation to Mayor Valdivia. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Nextdoor. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! John Valdivia (born July 19, 1975), is an American politician serving as the 29th and current mayor of San Bernardino, California.John Valdivia defeated incumbent R. Carey Davis in a runoff election on November 6, 2018 with a 6% margin. Brian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. In July 2019, the City of San Bernardino released a request for qualifications for interested parties to develop the former Carousel Mall.In Mayor Valdivia's first year he was able to bring a $25 million full service Valdivia championed the success of community-focused policing, in March 2019 the Mayor and City Council voted to reorganize the police department into a five-district policing structure, paving the way toward reopening police substations in the future.Valdivia is a member of various other boards these include: As city leaders struggle to find a consensus on key local issues, two first-time political candidates are vying to fill a vacant City Council seat that could shift the balance of power at City Hall and shape the future of post-bankruptcy San Bernardino.On May 7, in a special vote-by-mail election, voters in the 3rd Ward will elect either Juan Figueroa or Treasure Ortiz to succeed Mayor John Valdivia, who vacated the council seat after A third candidate, Anthony Aguirre, will appear on the ballot, but The ward, and the usual seven-member City Council, has been down a representative since Dec. 19, resulting in Valdivia, a former two-term councilman, has publicly supported Figueroa, an endorsement the 40-year-old said he is proud to have earned.“This election is going to be all about the residents,” Valdivia said.

San Bernardino County sees more than 500 new coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths 14, a costly, unnecessary bond measure “Juan’s been a commissioner of mine, he’s focused on the needs of residents at park clean-ups, the Ho-Ho Parade, Arbor Day tree plantings. Businesses don’t feel supported by the city. It is a great tool that will help us bring new businesses to our city.Our San Bernardino city leadership team is also focused on reducing homelessness by creating better housing opportunities for residents of all income levels. I’m so proud and honored by the community’s support in that.”A regular public speaker at City Council meetings, Ortiz, 35, opposed recent council moves, such as “I want the city to have everything,” she said, “but the fact is we can’t afford it.”After speaking with residents who recalled the days when crime dropped following the implementation of police substations, Figueroa said he supports the move to increase public safety, even at an additional cost.“That’s why we have to focus on future development, bring in businesses and be responsible with the budget,” he said. Two dead after armed robbery and high-speed chase in San Bernardino (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) He abides by that conviction as he prepares for meetings, town hall presentations, and community advocacy on issues that will improve the quality of life for citizens in San Bernardino.As San Bernardino Mayor, he commits to dedicating the resources and personnel necessary to tackle crime and to support the businesses of the City.