Letter to the Editor: SB 6th ward Incumbent Running ‘Write In “ Re-election Campaign!

Good afternoon, Ward 6 and the City of San Bernardino,

On December 11th,2023, I was notified that the campaign failed to secure the signatures needed to be placed on the ballot. For this, I take full responsibility and I apologize to you. But this in no way reflects my continued commitment to serve the residents of Ward 6 and the City of San Bernardino. We must now pivot to a Write-In “Kimberly Calvin” for Ward 6 Re-Election campaign.

Life can present many challenges, and we must then choose to face them and continue on our destined journey. I have chosen to face this election as a Write-In Candidate to retain my seat as your Ward 6 Councilwoman.

I have not become the leader that I am without your unwavering support. Each time I have needed you Ward 6 to show up and stand together on behalf of our community, you have never failed me. I appreciate that so very much. Once again, I need your support. Write-In “Kimberly Calvin”

In the past three years, we have fought arm-in-arm to promote our community’s needs. It is evident that we have made great strides together. Within the first three years of my term, we brought forward:

• The new University Parkway/ State Street Expansion Project after 20 years of no movement on the city’s Capital Improvement Plan. This expansion allows for more economic development on the main corridors of Baseline, Highland, and Mt Vernon avenues.
• The current paving project for Pepper Street.
• The development of 94 single-family homes, currently under construction on Highland Ave, after 40 years of no housing development within Ward 6.
• Over 300 affordable housing units are in process within the planning department.
• Partnered with the San Bernardino Police Department, to provide safer communities.
• More street maintenance and tree trimming in the last three years.
• Over 9 million dollars have been awarded to the revitalization of Nicholson Park beginning in January 2024.

Never has Ward 6 received this level of city funding and resources, and for that, we fought together. It is essential that we do not allow past failed leadership and unproven promises to deter us from the progress we have made in our community.

This is a call to action; as your proven 6th Ward leader, I now need you to help me push forward in this fight. On the day you receive your ballot, February 5th, Write-In “Kimberly Calvin” for San

Bernardino City Council. Please share this message with your friends, family, and neighbors. Our life, our community, and our future depend on this.

Humbly and In Community,

Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6 Councilwoman

Author: Wallace