San Bernardino City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Virginia Marquez
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
Virginia Marquez is running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ron Alvarado.
Mail ballots sent; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayTwo-term former San Bernardino City Council member and a California State Parole Agent for over 30 years. After leaving the council she worked as a representative for a local county supervisor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Community Services Liaison
- Campaign website
- votevirginiamarquez.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 Virginia Marquez stands: positions on the record
Budget1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun
Says the city cannot cut its way to financial health and needs to grow its revenue base.
“The question we should always be asking is: ‘How do we attract more people to spend their dollars in San Bernardino?’”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Accountability1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun; not a direct quote
Supports a public dashboard so residents can track city spending.
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Warehouses1 sourced position
Cautions against warehouse moratoriums and favors requiring better site planning and greener facilities.
“We have to be cautious with moratoriums so we do not give the impression that San Bernardino is not open for business.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Calls for partnerships with the county, state and neighboring cities, more permanent housing and tracking of outcomes.
“That means expanding access to permanent housing, connecting people to mental health and substance abuse services, and making sure we are tracking outcomes so people do not fall through the cracks.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun
Said homeless encampments bring blight and that she would address them.
“Unfortunately, that brings blight to the community. When I come in, that’ll be addressed,”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 27, 2026
Downtown1 sourced position
As reported by Inland Empire Community News
Said revitalizing downtown to create jobs is a priority.
“I plan to revitalize and modernize the downtown area to provide jobs for our residents,”
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
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