W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 146 , NO. 28
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June 28, 201 8
Garcia, Navar r o and Suchi l r unning f or mayor; DeLaRosa not seeking reelection
THIS WEEK
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Mark GarCIa
By Maryjoy Duncan
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
ith the primary elections in the rear view we look ahead to the general election where Colton will be voting for its next mayor. Current Mayor Richard DeLaRosa has decided not to seek reelection in order to make way for new visions, and throwing their hats in the race are (presented in alphabetical order) Mark Garcia, Councilman Frank Navarro and Councilman Isaac Suchil.
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“I’m leaving the elected office, but I will remain as active and involved as I can as a volunteer, and will continue to be the connection between the city and investors and developers interested in investing in our city.”
A new face to city politics is lifelong resident Mark Garcia who serves on the Recreation and Parks Commission. Garcia states he brings with him fresh ideas and vision to the council that include seeking out a more stable tax base for the city to avoid tax-
ing residents, attracting new businesses through incentives, and improving infrastructure such as parks and concession stands.
“The people of Colton deserve better, we need to do away with wasted spending,” Garcia declared. “I would like to start an advisory committee of residents who are business owners to come up with suggestions on how to make and save money for the city.” Navarro, who has been active in
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the community since 1965, aims to bring improvements and amenities to the city that include attracting new businesses, improving sidewalks and lighting, seeking grant funding for park improvements and working with Community Services to bring a sports complex to South Colton off Congress.
“I have a passion for this community and the people who live here,” Navarro said. “I will bring Mayor, cont. on pg. 2
H u n d r e d s o f st u d e n ts ge t f r e e b o o k s at Su mm e r B o o k Give awa y
Football camp teaches life skills Pg. 2
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CJUSD Student Service team. CJUSD
ore than 700 books were given to 228 children at the annual Student Services’
Summer Book Giveaway, held on Wednesday, June 20.
This fun event, held at the dis-
trict’s Hermosa Center, allowed children to each take home new books that were donated to the district by non-profit organiza-
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tions. Children also received school supplies, stuffed animals, Literacy , cont. on pg. 2