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Meet the Candidates

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Fighting for: Expanding local jobs, supporting small businesses, and keeping our community safe.

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Why we endorse:
Jesse Armendarez has demonstrated a clear commitment to policies that create opportunity in the Inland Empire. As County Supervisor, Jesse will create safer communities, better secure schools, improve emergency response times and solve our local homeless crisis.

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Jesse Armendarez For County Supervisor

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Fighting for: Workforce development, infrastructure investment,  keeping Our neighborhoods safe, and economic growth.


Why we endorse:
Curt Hagman is fighting to make life more affordable, lowering costs, addressing the homeless problem, improving infrastructure, and keeping neighborhoods safe. Curt delivers results that help every family in San Bernardino County thrive.





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Curt Hagman For County Supervisor

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Fighting for: Safer Schools, stronger academics, and accountability and transparency

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Why we endorse:
Sonja Shaw is a proven leader, educator , and mom who understands the challenges facing California's families. She will fight for students, support teachers and deliver real results.

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Sonja Shaw For State Superintendent 

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Fighting for: Public safety support, Responsible taxpayer spending, Government efficiency, development and infrastructure investment


Why we endorse:
Ryan Hutchison focuses on government accountability, transparent budgeting, responsible taxpayer spending, and improving county financial oversight. 



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Ryan Hutchison For Auditor - Controller / Treasurer / Tax Collector

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Highlights: Experienced Leadership, Committed to Public Safety, and Focused on Needles’ Future

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Why we endorse:

Experienced Leadership. Proven Public Service.


Former Mayor Jeff Williams has spent decades serving Needles as a retired deputy sheriff, longtime city leader and strong advocate for public safety, economic development and local control. 

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Jeff Williams for Mayor of Needles

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Highlights: Experienced Leader | Local Business Owner | Focused on Public Safety and Apple Valley’s Future


Why we endorse:
Experienced Apple Valley leader and longtime local business owner committed to public safety, responsible spending, better roads and infrastructure, and bringing more living-wage jobs to the community.



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Scott Nassif for Town of Apple Valley Mayor

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Fighting for: Safer Neighborhoods, Accountability and transparency

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Why we endorse: As Mayor, Gabriel Reyes has been able to bring fiscal responsibility to the city of Adelanto. Something that hasn’t been done consistently in over 13 years. Under Mayor Reyes the city has balanced its budget for 4 straight years now. 

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Gabriel Reyes for Adelanto City Mayor

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Highlights: Community • Accountability • Transparency


Why we endorse: Jason Agaz is committed to preserving Wrightwood’s unique character while bringing accountability, transparency, and sound judgment to the Community Services District. Jason will listen to residents, represent their voices with integrity, and help keep Wrightwood safe and welcoming for generations to come
 
 
 
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Jason Agraz for Wrightwood Community Services District 

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Fighting for: Public Safety, Economic Growth, Fiscal Responsibility

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Why we endorse: Kari has been a proud Apple Valley resident for 50 years. It is the community where she chose to raise her family and establish her business. If re-elected, Kari looks forward to continuing her support for law enforcement and maintaining a responsible, fiscally sound approach to local government.

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Kari Leon for Apple Valley Town Council D3

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Highlights: Integrity • Accountability • Transparency


Why we endorse: Her career spans classroom teaching, school and district administration, service with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and leadership as Superintendent of the Fontana Unified School District. Along the way, she has worked with students, parents, teachers, school employees, community leaders and local school boards.
 
 
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Miki Inbody for San Bernardino County School Board Area B

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Fighting for: Fiscal Responsibility

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Why we endorse: City Clerk Key brings a wealth of professional work experience and education with her to this office. Having completed over forty-five years of government work experience, both with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, a brief stint with the private sector in Michigan, and 17 years in the position as Division Chief, with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, City Clerk Key is more than ready for her next professional venture.

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Germaine Key For Fontana City Clerk

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Highlights: Economic Development • Accountability • Transparency


Why we endorse: Joe Armendarez is a distinguished combat veteran, dedicated blue-collar worker, and longstanding pillar of our community. Joe is dedicated to ensuring there is transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility when it comes to our city's tax payer dollars.
 
 


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Joe Armendarez for Fontana City Treasurer

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Highlights: Experienced Leadership, Committed to Public Safety, and Focused on Needles’ Future

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Why we endorse: Scott Dressler is running for City Council to provide hardworking, community-focused leadership. He is committed to listening to residents, addressing their concerns, bringing people together, and putting the needs of the community first. Scott will work toward a stronger, more united future for the city.

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Scott Dressler for Needles City Council 

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Highlights: Community • Accountability • Transparency


Why we endorse: Tyler Beadle is a lifelong Bishop resident and candidate for Bishop City Council committed to affordable housing, fiscal responsibility, preserving Bishop’s small-town character, and creating a stronger future for local families. 
 
 


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Tyler Beadle for Bishop City Council

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Fighting for: A Stronger Local Economy, Responsible City Finances, A Voice for Every Resident

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Why we endorse: Frank's objectives as Mayor are simple and direct: serve the whole community, ensure prosperous business development and retention, safeguard the city's financial stability, and partner with neighboring agencies so that regional projects bring real benefits home to Colton families.

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Frank Navarro for Mayor of Colton

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Highlights: Responsible leadership • A Stronger Local Economy • Committed to Public Safety


Why we endorse: Roberts’ community involvement includes service with the Omnitrans Board of Directors, Fontana Fire Protection District, North Etiwanda Preserve, and Fontana Rotary Club, where he is a past president. A father of five and grandfather of seven, he brings extensive experience in public service and regional leadership to his work representing Fontana.
 
 

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John B. Roberts for Fontana City Council 

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Fighting for: Community Teamwork, Responsible Spending, Disaster Preparedness

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Why we endorse: Russ Drew is running for the Wrightwood Community Services District Board with decades of community involvement and professional management experience. He has volunteered with local schools, youth organizations, community events and trail preservation efforts, and currently serves as president of the Wrightwood Property Owners Association.

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Russ Drew for Wrightwood CSD

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Highlights: Safer Schools | Stronger Academics | Accountability


Why we endorse: Eric Swanson serves on the Hesperia Unified School District Governing Board with a focus on keeping students at the center of that work. His family has called Hesperia home for more than 33 years, and that long connection shapes how he views local education. For Swanson, school board service is not distant policy work. It is a responsibility tied to classrooms, neighborhoods, teachers, parents, and the future of the community.
 
 

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Eric Swanson for Hesperia School Board 

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Bob Harriman

Fighting for: Experienced Leader | Fiscal Responsibility | Focused on Public Safety

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Why we endorse:
Bob Harriman serves as Victorville’s Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 Councilmember. He is also a longtime local small business owner and the owner of High Desert Concrete. That background matters. He understands how city decisions affect families, employers, workers, veterans, youth programs, and neighborhoods because he has lived those challenges from the ground up.

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Bob Harriman for Victorville City Council

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Highlights: Responsible leadership • A Stronger Local Economy • Committed to Public Safety


Why we endorse:
Mora is a Victorville City Council member, mother, healthcare professional, and local resident running to continue serving her community. Her public service is rooted in a simple idea: city government should help build a place where families can work, play, and plan for the future with confidence.
 
 

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Corrine Mora for Victorville City Council

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