San Bernardino City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Joe Salas
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Joe Salas is running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Fred Shorett.
Mail ballots sent; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayEducator with over 20 years as a teacher, school administrator and special education director. His campaign site credits him with helping bring the farmers market to downtown San Bernardino.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Teacher
- Endorsed by
- Teamsters Local 1932, UniteHere Local 11, Service Employees International Union 121 RN and other unions; Mayor Helen Tran; Council Member Mario Flores; Assemblymember Robert Garcia; and other officials, as listed on his campaign site Joe Salas for San Bernardino City Council: Endorsements
- Campaign website
- joesalas.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
Mayor Helen Tran and Council Member Mario Flores are listed as endorsers on Joe Salas's campaign site. Joe Salas for San Bernardino City Council: Endorsements
Where Joe Salas stands: positions on the record
Warehouses1 sourced position
Not opposed to warehouses located in industrial areas that do not harm residential neighborhoods.
“I am not in opposition to warehouses, as long as they are located in industrial areas where they make sense and do not negatively impact residential neighborhoods or quality of life.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Points to Bakersfield's Built for Zero approach, a by-name list that coordinates services for each person, as a model.
“We should look at proven models like the Bakersfield Built for Zero approach.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
As reported by Inland Empire Community News
Pointed to the city's Peace Team outreach program as worth expanding.
“When we spend tax dollars, we should go with what’s most effective and what’s working best,”
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun
Points to the planned 30-unit U.S. Vets veteran housing at 1251 N. E St. as a model for affordable housing.
“If something is working, then let’s do it again.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 27, 2026
Planning1 sourced position
As reported by Inland Empire Community News
Said frequent city manager turnover has stalled long-term planning and that the General Plan is 20 years old.
“Right now, the city of San Bernardino doesn’t even have a General Plan. It’s 20 years old.”
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
Budget1 sourced position
Urged the council in June 2025 to manage rising legal costs and focus on cost control and economic development.
Own statementSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, June 4, 2025 · Jun 4, 2025
Also running for City Council Ward 4
- Fred Shorett (incumbent)
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