Inland Lawmakers take the Oath of Office (Part 2)

1-Connie Leyva Sworn Into Senate District 20
On December 1, 2014, Connie M. Leyva was officially sworn into office in Senate District 20. After being sworn-in, Senator Leyva jointly authored legislation that will raise California’s minimum wage to $13 in 2017. Senator Leyva represents Bloomoington, Chino, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Montclair, Muscoy, Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Pomona.

2-Fontana City Council
The City of Fontana recently swore-in re-elected Mayor Acquanetta Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Tahan, John B. Roberts, Tonia “Toni” Lewis and Janet Koehler-Brooks. It’s their goal along with Lydia S. Wibert and Jesus ‘Jesse’ Sandoval, to continue to work together as a team and develop a thriving community in which Fontana and the surrounding communities can live, learn, work and play. Supervisor Josie Gonzales swore-in re-elected Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren at the Fontana City Council Chambers.

3-Fontana Unified School District Board of Education
Jesse Armendarez, Matthew Slowick, and Mary Sandoval were recently sworn-in to the Board of Education for Fontana Unified School District.

4-Rialto Unified School District Dina Walker was recently sworn in as the newest member to the Rialto Unified School District. After mail-in, damaged and provisional ballots were counted, Walker will join incumbents Edgar Montes who was re-elected and will serve as President, Nancy G. O’Kelley, Joseph Ayala, Joseph W. Martinez, and student member Marisol Angulo. Walker is the president and CEO of BLU Educational Foundation, a non-profit that works to help local families afford higher education. Pictured: Edgar Montes (seated as President) with his son. Quetzal, 2. Sworn in by Congresswoman elect, Norma Torres. Dina Walker sworn in by former Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter.

5-San Bernardino Community College District

At their regularly scheduled meeting on December 11, the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) re-installed Board Members Donna Ferracone and Dr. Donald L. Singer and installed new Board Member Joseph Williams. San Bernardino County Supervisor and former SBCCD Board President James Ramos administered the oath of office. The Board of Trustees members elected trustee John Longville to serve as Board President, and Trustee Dr. Kathleen (Katy) Henry as Vice President and Trustee Joseph Williams as Clerk. The Trustees will serve in those offices for two years. Williams is the Founder and CEO of the Youth Action Project (YAP) and has served youth and adults of the Inland Empire for the past fourteen years. YAP integrates youth popular culture in its program to engage positive dialogue, decision-making, and actions that will improve educational and workforce outcomes. Joseph served as the SBCCD Student Trustee when he was a college student, continuing on to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration the University of Redlands.

6-Perris City Council Perris City Councilman David Starr Rabb is sworn into office by his brother, DuBron Rabb, during the Dec. 9 City Council meeting. Perris City Councilwoman Tonya Burke is sworn into office by her daughter, Brianna Richardson, during the Dec. 9 City Council meeting.