Ontario City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Ruben Valencia
Candidate for City Council District 2
Ruben Valencia is running for Ontario City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Stephanie Martinez.
Mail ballots go out; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired deputy sheriff who served on the Ontario City Council from 2016 to 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Deputy Sheriff
Where Ruben Valencia stands: positions on the record
Campaign money1 sourced position
Pledges to pass strict campaign contribution limits and a city ethics policy.
“I will work to pass strict campaign contribution limits and adopt a robust city ethics policy.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Term limits1 sourced position
Supports term limits for the City Council.
“It is also time to bring accountability to city hall by establishing term limits for our council.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Utility rates1 sourced position
Says he voted against water rate increases while on the council.
“I voted against water rate increases because I refused to place a greater burden on hardworking families.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Fees1 sourced position
Says he called for an audit that led to refunds of overcharged solar permit fees.
“When I discovered Ontario homeowners had been overcharged more than $500,000 in solar permit fees, I called for an audit”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Homelessness1 sourced position
As reported by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin; not a direct quote
Wants to expand homeless outreach and transitional housing.
Own statementInland Valley Daily Bulletin · Sep 30, 2026
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting Ordinance 3287, amending City Council salary compensation (passed 3-1, October 2024).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, Oct. 15, 2024 · Oct 15, 2024
Development1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the Downtown West Planned Unit Development for 21.58 acres south of E Street and west of Euclid Avenue (passed 4-1, August 2024).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, Aug. 20, 2024 · Aug 20, 2024
Ran for office1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Ontario in 2022 (lost).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Results, Nov. 8, 2022 General Election · Dec 1, 2022
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