Fontana Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Acquanetta Warren
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Acquanetta Warren, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Fontana in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jocelyn "Joz" Sida, Mylinda Carrillo, Sal Casillas, Lourdes Goni Garcia, Jackie Heredia and Nicholas Ortega.
Mail ballots go out; early voting begins at the Registrar of Voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor of Fontana since 2010 and a former Fontana City Councilmember. She was the city's first woman and first African American mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor of Fontana
- Endorsed by
- State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Assemblymember James Ramos, and County Supervisors Jesse Armendarez and Dawn Rowe, among others, as reported by The Sun. The Sun · Sep 7, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.acquanetta.org
The Daily Bulletin editorial board endorsed Acquanetta Warren for mayor. Daily Bulletin editorial · Sep 27, 2026
Where Acquanetta Warren stands: positions on the record
Warehouses2 sourced positions
Voted yes on extending the Goodman Logistics Center Fontana III development agreement and adding sustainability features (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteFontana City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
Voted yes on amending the Citrus/Oleander Industrial Commerce Center development agreement to reallocate its public benefit fees (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteFontana City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on denying an appeal and upholding approval of a five-story, 163-unit mixed-use project at Foothill Boulevard and Sultana Avenue (passed 3-1, February 2026).
Council voteFontana City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
Council pay2 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing an ordinance to raise the salaries of councilmembers and the mayor (passed 3-2, December 2025).
Council voteFontana City Council action details · Dec 9, 2025
Voted yes on the consent calendar that adopted the council and mayor salary ordinance; Councilmember Sandoval voted no on that item (January 2026).
Council voteFontana City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Fees1 sourced position
Voted yes on increasing solid waste service charges (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Council voteFontana City Council minutes, June 24, 2025 · Jun 24, 2025
Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 supplemental budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteFontana City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
As quoted by the Daily Bulletin editorial board
Said the city should grow revenue without automatically asking residents to pay more.
“We should continue looking for ways to grow our revenue without automatically asking residents to pay more.”
Own statementDaily Bulletin editorial · Sep 27, 2026
Cost of living1 sourced position
Says she has cut fees, supported local businesses and built affordable housing.
“I've cut through the red tape to reduce unnecessary fees, support local businesses, build more affordable housing for working families, and made our city live within its means.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements)
Homelessness1 sourced position
As quoted by San Bernardino County
Said the regional navigation center partnership advances efforts to expand housing support for homeless residents.
“It advances our regional efforts to expand housing support and enhance coordination in addressing homelessness.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County · Mar 12, 2026
What Acquanetta Warren said vs. how Acquanetta Warren voted
Budget
In their words
Said the city should grow revenue without automatically asking residents to pay more.
Sep 27, 2026 ·As quoted by the Daily Bulletin editorial board ·Daily Bulletin editorial · Sep 27, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 supplemental budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Jun 9, 2026 ·Fontana City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
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