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SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- Supervisor-elect Jesse Armendarez, elected last month to represent San Bernardino County’s Second District on the Board of Supervisors, will take the oath of office during ceremonies on Thursday December 29, in the Board of Supervisors Covington Chambers in the County Government Center in San Bernardino.
Supervisor-elect Armendarez was born and raised in San Bernardino County. A strong believer in hard work, Supervisor-elect Armendarez earned his first job pressure washing trucks for a local logistics company at 16 years old. He eventually completed an apprenticeship program to become a licensed mechanic. After graduating from the first class at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana he started his own small business. Supervisor-elect Armendarez currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Inland Valley Association of Realtors and is Past President.
After starting his family with his wife Delene, Supervisor-elect Armendarez decided to become more involved within the community. He served on the Board of Directors for the Fontana Rotary and Fontana Exchange Clubs. He is also a member of the Fontana Chamber of Commerce and the Water of Life Church.
Supervisor-elect Armendarez also served as a Director for the Chaffey College Foundation, helping to raise money so disadvantaged youth could afford to earn their degree. The Jesse and Delene Armendarez Endowment at Chaffey College is fully funded and has helped local students attend college. Wanting to get involved in local government, Jesse earned an appointment to the Fontana Planning Commission where he helped shape the development of one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the Inland Empire.
As a Fontana School Board Member, Jesse Armendarez stood with local educational and community leaders to ensure vital school programs remained in place and expanded. As a Fontana City Councilmember, Jesse Armendarez served as Chair of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Policy Committee where he represented Fontana on policy issues about sewer, wastewater and recycling programs and was also the Vice Chair of the Housing Authority and Industrial Development Authority for the city.
Being a successful small business owner, Supervisor Armendarez earned a reputation of helping attract businesses and jobs to the city and working to strengthen public safety throughout the community.
Supervisor-elect Armendarez has four children and lives in Fontana with his wife Delene.
About San Bernardino County: San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being as outlined in the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 22,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support. San Bernardino County’s organizational culture is defined by the four pillars of value, innovation, service, and vision. For more information, visit sbcounty.gov.
