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Voting is happening now, Pomona! Your voice matters. Vote now.
Ever since you first elected me to serve as your Mayor in 2016, I have worked tirelessly to address our challenges and pursue new opportunities. But I have not worked alone. I’ve asked you to join me on this journey, calling upon residents to rethink their relationship with City Hall. Asking not what the city is doing to address our problems, but rather how can we collectively take ownership of our city, and participate in solving problems and identifying opportunities?
Together, we have accomplished much [read the list]. We’ve brought in millions of dollars through investments in businesses large and small. We’ve increased our visibility within the region in areas such as transportation and housing, bringing a new Metro Light Rail Station to our city, and being one of the first pro-housing communities in the state, that also assists and protects Pomona’s working families.
And in 2020, when we experienced a Pandemic like no other, where thousands of Pomona residents served in front-line occupations, and many families suffered immeasurable losses, we sprung into action through the COVID-19 Action Committee, rapidly developing food and rental assistance programs, and developing relationships across organizations that had not previously worked together.
As I reflect on my time serving as your Mayor, I can point to many accomplishments with pride. But for me, the most rewarding efforts have been the ones where I have brought people together to improve our community. Whether it’s working with organizations to pursue multi-million dollar grants, or with my friends at Pomona Beautiful to clean up a neighborhood, I am energized by the process of working with you to care for the city that we love.
That’s why I am running for re-election in 2024. While I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished, we all know there is still more work to be done. To address the challenges that face our community, we need to build upon what we’ve seen work, and the assets that exist in our people and institutions. I’m convinced that if we invest in families, provide resources for young people to thrive, employment opportunities for workers, and support for older residents, we will be able to solve challenges that seem insurmountable, and pursue possibilities that seems out of reach.
That’s why I’m asking for your support in my re-election as your mayor in 2024. Let’s do this together.
Sincerely,
