Fontana City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Phillip Cothran
Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)
Phillip Cothran, the incumbent, is running for Fontana City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nubia Diaz.
Mail ballots go out; early voting begins at the Registrar of Voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFontana City Councilmember since 2018 who opened a small business in Fontana in 2015. He holds a business degree from California Baptist University and an MBA.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Fontana Councilmember / Businessman
- Endorsed by
- Mayor Acquanetta Warren, Councilman John B. Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Peter Garcia and County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, among others listed on his campaign site. Phillip Cothran for City Council
- Campaign website
- www.phillipcothran.com
Where Phillip Cothran stands: positions on the record
Warehouses3 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
Says he has worked to keep warehouses out of North Fontana.
“While representing District 1, Phillip has become a prominent voice in keeping warehouses out of North Fontana.”
Own statementPhillip Cothran for City Council
Council pay2 sourced positions
Voted no 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
Taxes1 sourced position
Says he opposes wasteful spending and tax increases.
“That's why I've fought to protect taxpayers, keep our city financially responsible, and oppose wasteful spending and tax increases.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements)
Public safety1 sourced position
Says he supported adding police officers and opening Fire Station 81.
“As your Councilman, I have worked to strengthen public safety by adding 53 police officers, cutting emergency response times in half.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements)
What Phillip Cothran said vs. how Phillip Cothran voted
Warehouses
In their words
Says he has worked to keep warehouses out of North Fontana.
On the record
Voted yes on amending the Citrus/Oleander Industrial Commerce Center development agreement to reallocate its public benefit fees (passed 4-1, May 2026).
May 26, 2026 ·Fontana City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
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