2024 Candidate Endorsements
Redlands City Council District 4 – Jenna Guzman-Lowery
Jenna was first elected as a Councilmember in 2020 and has prioritized relationships with community leaders and residents of Redlands. Prior to being elected, Jenna has been working as a therapist, and previously as a program director, photographer, and barista, allowing her to understand the community and its needs. The Redlands Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with Jenna, and the rest of the Council, on important issues facing Redlands.
Campaign website: https://www.jennaforredlands.com
San Bernardino County Supervisor District 3 – Dawn Rowe
A Southern California native, San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe was appointed to the Board of Supervisors in December of 2018. In March of 2020, Dawn was re-elected by her Third District constituents and began her first four-year term on the Board of Supervisors in December 2020. In January 2023, she was unanimously selected by her colleagues to serve as Chair of the Board for a two-year term. Prior to joining the Board of Supervisors, Dawn served on the Yucca Valley Town Council from 2010 to 2014. The Chamber appreciates her long-standing commitment to our local business community.
Campaign website: https://roweforsupervisor.com/
California State Assembly District 50 – Robert Garcia
Seeking political office for the first time, Robert Garcia’s experience as an teacher and an assistant principal has shown him the critical role that education plays in strengthening our communities. He is running for State Assembly to continue his family’s mission for excellence while prioritizing the needs of all working families in the district. The Redlands Chamber looks forward to working with Robert as the next Assemblymember for District 50.
Campaign website: https://robertgarcia4ca.com/
California State Senate District 19 – Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
First Elected as a State Senator in 2020, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh has been a strong advocate for small businesses in our community, while also helping the county fight the Oriental Fruit Fly Epidemic. Before being elected as a State Senator, Rosilicie served on the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint School District Board, on the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce Board, and on the East Valley Association of Realtors Board, while being an educator and then a realtor. The Redlands Chamber appreciates her contributions to strengthening the business community and providing support to our membership.
Campaign website: https://ochoaboghforsenate.com/
2022 Candidate Endorsements
Redlands City Council District 1 – No Endorsement
All candidates filled out questionnaire, and met with interview committee
Denise Davis
Tom Berg
Rodgir Cohen
Andrew Hoder
Redlands City Council District 3 – Mario Saucedo
Mario Saucedo has helped the Redlands community in many positions over the past 30 years. After his time as a city employee, he served as the president of Teamsters Local 1932 and a commissioner for the City of Redlands Planning, and Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino. Along with those positions, he has also been a chairman for the North Redlands Visioning Committee and the Common Vision Coalition, along with being a board member for the Museum of Redlands and Redlands Community Foundation. Mario has a passion for both Redlands safety and our local businesses. He wants to prioritize public safety and show support for law enforcement officials. He will work with the Chamber to ensure that Redlands can be more job-friendly and business positive by creating internship opportunities for students in the community.
Campaign Website: https://mariosaucedo.com/
Redlands City Council District 5 – Paul Barich
Paul Barich is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Redlands. He was born and raised in town, and has a passion for the community. He has served as President of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce and for the Professional Insurance Agents of the Inland Empire, of which he was also a founding member. Paul has also been an advisory board member for the Graynack Council for the Boy Scouts, and the Redlands Scholarship Foundation. He has a passion for businesses and our youth community. Paul’s passion for children and students is commendable, and he wants to ensure that students get the best opportunities with internships.
San Bernardino Community College District Board – Dr. Nathan Gonzales
Dr. Nathan Gonzales has been an integral part of the Redlands community for years. He is currently the Archivist and Curator at the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Since November of 2021, Nathan has represented Area 4 on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees. He has previously served as president of The Rotary Club of Redlands, Redlands Area History Society, University of Redlands Town and Gown, and other organizations. Nathan wants to make Redlands more job-friendly by working closely with the business community and helping link businesses, especially small businesses, with students in the community to provide a well-trained workforce to help strengthen the community. He wants to go above and beyond for our Redlands businesses, by helping to create new financial incentives to support them.
Campaign Website: https://www.gonzales4sbccd.org/
Congressional District 23 – No Endorsement
Derek Marshall (D)
- Filled out Candidate Questionnaire, met with interview committee twice
Jay Obernolte (R)
- Did not respond to request from interview committee