W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Januar y 3 0, 2020
Vol 18, N O. 2 0
Joe Baca Jr. announces r un for County Super visor
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ialto City Councilmember Joe Baca Jr. announced earlier this month his run for San Bernardino County Supervisor, 5th District. He starts his race off strong with large support from the local community.
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Joe Baca Jr., Rialto Councilman and Social Studies teacher at Rialto High, is throwing his hat into the race for the San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor seat. Other candidates include 5th District County Supervisor Josie Gonzales’s Chief of Staff and Colton Joint Unified School District Board member Dan Flores, Fontana Councilman and business owner Jesse Armendarez, and business owner Nadia Renner.
• Rialto Professional Firefighters, Local 3688 • Rialto Police Benefits Association • Deborah Robertson, Mayor of Rialto • Grace Vargas, Former Mayor of Rialto • Ed Scott, Mayor Pro Tem City of Rialto • Andy Carrizales, Councilmember City of Rialto • Edward Carrillo, Treasurer City of Rialto • Barbara McGee, Clerk City of Rialto • Frank Gonzales, Former Mayor of Colton • Rikke Van Johnson, Former Councilmember City of San Bernardino • Edgar Montes, Rialto Unified School District Board Member • Nancy O’Kelley, Rialto Unified School District Board Member • Joe Ayala, Rialto Unified
School District Board Member • Joanne Gilbert, Former Rialto Unified School District Board Member • San Bernardino City Unified School Board Member Dr. Scott Wyatt • San Bernardino City Unified School Board Member Dr. Barbara Flores. Joe Baca Jr. had this to say about his endorsements: “I am deeply honored by these endorsements, especially so many from my home city.” Baca continued, “They have seen first-hand the work I have done for the city of Rialto, and I am committed to making the same positive changes for the County.” Councilmember Baca has served on the Rialto City Council since 2006 and has been a local leader in the recent economic transformation of the city. He helped convert the Rialto Airport into the Renaissance Market Place and has brought the first Norm’s Restaurant to San Bernardino County. Councilmember Baca has also worked diligently to increase Baca, cont. on next pg.
City Council moves forward with bus stop and sidewalk improvement projects By Manny B. Sandoval
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n January 14, Rialto City Council accepted the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s Transportation Development Act. An Article 3 grant was accepted in the amount of $226,000, specifically for the Easton Sidewalk Improvement Project. Another $14,432 grant was accepted for the city’s Bus Stop Accessibility Improvements. “The first application requested funding for construction of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk and curb ramps along the north and south sides of Easton Street,” said City Manager Rod Foster. “The proposed sidewalk improvements from Acacia Avenue to Sage Court will provide continuous pedestrian access and connectivity for Projects, cont. on next pg.
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The city of Rialto is making improvements to its sidewalks and seven bus stops within city limits.