San Bernardino City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Fred Shorett
Candidate for City Council Ward 4 (incumbent)
Fred Shorett, the incumbent, is running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joe Salas.
Mail ballots sent; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWard 4 council member since a March 2009 special election and a Vietnam War Army veteran. He is a self-employed businessman in printing and packaging and board vice president of Housing Partners One.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Council Member / Businessman
- Campaign website
- electshorett.com
June 2 primary, Ward 1: Virginia Marquez 34.12%, Ron Alvarado 31.22%. Ward 2: Christian Shaughnessy 39.65%, Benito Barrios 32.55%. Ward 4: Joe Salas 38.40%, Fred Shorett 34.33%. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Final certified results, June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary · Jun 26, 2026
Where Fred Shorett stands: positions on the record
Short-term rentals3 sourced positions
Made the motion to introduce an ordinance banning short-term and vacation rentals citywide (introduced 4-3, April 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, April 15, 2026 · Apr 15, 2026
Voted no on a motion to deny adopting the short-term rental ban, which passed 4-3 (June 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
Voted no on directing staff to return with rules regulating short-term rentals in September (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
Warehouses1 sourced position
Does not generally support warehouse bans or moratoriums and judges land-use projects case by case.
“In general, I do not support bans or moratoriums. I look at all new land use projects on a case-by-case basis.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
Budget2 sourced positions
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun
Favors working with the county to recover property taxes the city gave up during bankruptcy, and pursuing more grants.
“We need to work with the county to try to recover at least some of our property taxes,”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal 2026-27 operating budget and 2027-2031 capital plan (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
Accountability1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun
Said the city has no transparency issues and favors improving the city website and social media.
“It seems the public believes all government is corrupt and non-transparent and that perception persists,”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
As reported by City News Group; not a direct quote
Supports pairing shelter and services with consistent enforcement of laws on the use of public spaces.
Own statementCity News Group · Sep 30, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun
Says affordable housing requires a better permitting process and fewer regulations on builders.
“we need to do all we can to improve the permitting process and reduce regulations for builders”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 27, 2026
Council conduct1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-035 censuring Council Member Treasure Ortiz (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, April 1, 2026 · Apr 1, 2026
Cannabis1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on moving a cannabis business permit to 1602 W. Highland Ave. (approved 4-3, June 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Voted no on upholding the Planning Commission's denial of a McDonald's drive-thru at 116 W. Baseline St. (passed 4-3, June 2026).
Council voteSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for San Bernardino City Council, Ward 4 in 2022 (won).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Final certified results, June 7, 2022 Primary
Also running for City Council Ward 4
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