League of Women Voters Vice President and Voter Services Chair Jody Isenberg with Carthen.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.— League of Women Voters Vice President and Voter Services Chair Jody Isenberg will speak to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club at its October 25th noon meeting at the Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th Street.
Isenberg served as a research attorney on the local court of appeal and was very active in progressive campaigns for Bernie Sanders and local candidates. She now devotes her time to the League of Women Voters, whose mission it is to inform voters and protect voter rights.
“Jody will be giving an informational talk on the propositions on the November 5th ballot,” says Tim Prince, President of the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club.
For more information or to speak at the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club, contact them at sbdems.com/?page_id=14.
Established in 1993, the Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino is the most prominent and dynamic Democratic club in the Inland Empire. Our meetings convene most Fridays at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th St. in San Bernardino, and we extend an open invitation to the public. Each gathering hosts a distinguished speaker who shares compelling news and crucial updates on matters impacting the broader San Bernardino area. Visit our website at sbdems.com for further details.
“Donald Williamson is a fine public servant who served the County honorably for three terms and now helps homeowners, veterans, seniors, and churches with property taxes and tax exemptions. We are looking forward to hearing from him and proud to endorse him,” said Attorney Timothy Prince, Esq, President of the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club.
RIALTO, CALIF.– Don Williamson will speak to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club’s September 6th Noon meeting. He is running for the San Bernardino County Assessor/Recorder/Cler post.
With over three decades of dedicated public service, Donald E. Williamson is a respected figure in Southern California’s local government, particularly in tax administration and property assessment. His career as a San Bernardino and Riverside county tax assessor has been marked by integrity, transparency, and a commitment to fair and equitable property assessments for all residents.
Williamson has always believed in the importance of community involvement. He has actively participated in local events, workshops, and seminars that educate the public about the property assessment process. His commitment to transparency and open communication has made him a trusted figure in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Now retired, he continues to advocate for fair taxation and public service. He remains involved in various community organizations, offering his expertise to help shape policies that benefit all citizens. His legacy is integrity, dedication, and a deep commitment to the communities he served.
“Donald Williamson is a fine public servant who served the County honorably for three terms and now helps homeowners, veterans, seniors, and churches with property taxes and tax exemptions. We are looking forward to hearing from him and proud to endorse him,” said Attorney Timothy Prince, Esq, President of the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club.
For more information or to speak at the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club, contact them at sbdems.com/?page_id=14.
Established in 1993, the Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino is the most prominent and dynamic Democratic club in the Inland Empire. Our meetings convene most Fridays at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th St. in San Bernardino, and we extend an open invitation to the public. Each gathering hosts a distinguished speaker who shares compelling news and crucial updates on matters impacting the broader San Bernardino area. Visit our website at sbdems.com for further details.
“Ana has served local citizens and Democrats for over a decade. We’re looking forward to hearing about Ana’s plans for serving as a member of the Rialto City Council,” said Attorney Timothy Prince, Esq, President of the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club.
RIALTO, CALIF.– Ana Gonzalez will speak to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club’s August 23rd Noon meeting. She is running for a seat on the Rialto City Council.
Gonzalez is a mother, educator, nonprofit executive director, volunteer, and community advocate. She attended public schools in Rialto.
“My first priority is to promote equal access and services to all residents. With a 76% Latino population, it’s important to provide bilingual agendas, minutes, and everything else so that the Spanish population can get involved,” said Gonzalez.
“My priorities are infrastructure, housing, health & safety, and small business advocacy.”
She also shared that one of the biggest challenges is Rialto’s unfunded pension plan liabilities—currently a $130 million deficit. “We need a plan to start paying those down. Our city can go bankrupt,” Gonzalez says. “That debt is expected to increase dramatically within the next five years. City council must prioritize making these payments instead of taking on new projects.”
Gonzalez has lived in the city of Rialto for over 27 years. “I see the needs of our residents,” says Gonzalez. “Working for an environmental justice organization, I see the needs of our communities every day and have served to bring people together and find solutions.”
California Assemblywoman Eloise Gomez Reyes and Councilman Joe Baca Sr. have endorsed Gonzalez in her run for city council. For more information, please visit voteanagonzalez.com.
For more information or to speak at the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club, contact them at sbdems.com/?page_id=14.
Established in 1993, the Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino is the most prominent and dynamic Democratic club in the Inland Empire. Our meetings convene most Fridays at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th St. in San Bernardino, and we extend an open invitation to the public. Each gathering hosts a distinguished speaker who shares compelling news and crucial updates on matters impacting the broader San Bernardino area. Visit our website at sbdems.com for further details.
“Councilman Tejeda always fights for the little guy and is a good leader. The Democratic Luncheon Club always looks forward to hearing from him,” said Attorney Timothy Prince, Esq, President of the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club.
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.– Redlands Mayor Eddie Tejeda will speak at the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club’s July 19th Noon meeting at Juan Polo Restaurant in San Bernardino. Redlands uses a rotational model for mayoralty selection, with the five City Council members nominating and then electing the mayor and mayor-pro-tem.
Eddie was first elected to the City Council in 2016 and was reelected in 2020. Both those elections took place under the old district maps. In March 2022, all five defined districts were slightly redrawn, leaving two districts with open seats.
The City of Redlands holds staggered elections, with Districts 2 and 4 set for this coming November and Districts 1, 3, and 5 coming in 2026.
Tejeda has served as Mayor since the City Council elected him in 2022. He takes pride in his service as a primary delegate to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, the Planning Commission, the Street Tree Committee, and an alternate for the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission.
As Mayor, Eddie has taken the initiative to improve the City’s infrastructure, getting recognition for some of its selfless heroes and planting trees in the City’s northside, where the barren landscape offers little shade.
He has gotten the City’s public works department to do sidewalk and roadway repairs and ensure other infrastructure installations are up to par. For example, one day, he was out driving and saw two youngsters struggling to reach a crosswalk button at a busy intersection because weeds had grown so high and dense that they had a hard time pushing the button. He made the call to get it fixed!
He has honored the heroes of the Redlands Latino community, including deceased Councilmembers Norman A. and Oddie Martinez. These were the first members of the Redlands Latino community to be elected to the council. Joe Gonzales was a Northside community advocate and served on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He worked tirelessly to provide alternatives for at-risk youth in Redlands.
Mary Sanchez Reyes volunteered with the senior center meal programs, and her work there provided fellow seniors with affordable meals. Each of these heroes did so much for the City and never asked for anything in return. The municipal policy required an honoree to be deceased for at least three years. Eddie changed that to allow for honoring community heroes while they are still present to receive such honors.
A resident of Redlands since 1995, Mayor Tejeda attended Crafton Hills Community College and California State University San Bernardino, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education and teaching credentials for multiple subjects.
After receiving his credential in special education, Tejeda worked for San Jose Unified School District, Beaumont Unified School District, and Rialto Unified School District. He has been a teacher with students who have moderate to severe disabilities since 2012, and he says, “I enjoy teaching and advocating for my students’ needs.”
Eddie is married to Rosana, and they have three children: Nicholas, Daisy, and Sebastian. In his free time, he enjoys casual bike rides and walks with his family in the community. They often visit local retail and entertainment venues and spend time in the nearby mountains and state beaches.
San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club meetings start at noon at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th St., San Bernardino.
For more information or to speak at the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club, contact them at sbdems.com/?page_id=14.
Established in 1993, the Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino is the most prominent and dynamic Democratic club in the Inland Empire. Our meetings convene most Fridays at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th St. in San Bernardino, and we extend an open invitation to the public. Each gathering hosts a distinguished speaker who shares compelling news and crucial updates on matters impacting the broader San Bernardino area. Visit our website at sbdems.com for further details.
Assemblymember Eloise Reyes, Attorney, and Club President Tim Prince, Connie Levia, KVCR President, Dave Jones, then CA Insurance Commissioner at the Democratic Luncheon Club.
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.— In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th, the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club will stay dark. Club president Tim Prince says, “Out of respect for those who have served our country so bravely, we have decided to skip our weekly business meeting in order to observe the holiday.”
The Club usually meets on Fridays for lunch at the Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th St. in San Bernardino. The agenda includes a guest speaker, followed by club business. The next meeting will take place on Friday, November 17th, with 5th District County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. as the guest speaker.
The Club will also be dark the following Friday, November 24th, as it’s the day after Thanksgiving.
Anyone wishing to contact the Club can send an email using the online “Contact Us” form at https://sbdems.com/?page_id=14.
