James Ramos

Candidate for California Assembly District 40

The Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO Join in Support of James Ramos for Assembly

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(Highland, CA) – The James Ramos for State Assembly campaign has earned the support of the Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

“As a leader in the State Assembly James Ramos has stood with the working class to get ahead—from raising the minimum wage, restoring wage cuts for Homecare Providers and bringing resources to our region,” said Ricardo Cisneros, Executive Secretary Treasurer, Inland Empire Labor Council AFL-CIO. “We are looking forward to creating a Better San Bernardino. The Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO is united as one movement in re-Electing JamesRamos to the State Assembly.”

The Inland Empire Labor Council is an organization of workers dedicated to protecting members’ interests and improving working conditions. They represent local unions from every sector of the labor movement.

“Having the support of the working families of the Inland Empire is important to me,” said James Ramos. “I was a member of the labor movement when I was a school janitor and I have not forgotten the challenges that many families face every day.”

Ramos, the first California Native American to serve in the California State Assembly, was elected to represent residents of the 40th District on November 6, 2018, after serving as a San Bernardino County Supervisor for six years.

 

Congressman Aguilar Joins Growing List Of Local Officials In Support Of The James Ramos Re-Election Campaign

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Highland, CA – The James Ramos for State Assembly campaign continues to gain momentum, announcing the endorsement of Congressman Pete Aguilar.

“Assemblyman James Ramos has secured millions of dollars to support our local law enforcement, improve mental health programs for our students and increase workforce training programs for our residents”, said Congressman Peter Aguilar. “I’m proud to endorse James Ramos because he continues to deliver results for our community.”

Congressman Aguilar joins an impressive list of local elected leaders that have already announced their support for Assemblyman Ramos. “I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support from trusted local leaders. I look forward to working with our local officials to create jobs, improve our schools, help our local governments, and keep our communities safe,” said Assemblyman Ramos.

Inland Empire Leaders for James Ramos
Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor
Ted Alejandre,
San Bernardino County Superintendent
Penny Lilburn, Highland Mayor Pro Tem
Jesse Chavez, Highland Council Member
Anaeli Solano, Highland Council Member
Deborah Robertson, Rialto Mayor
Ed Scott, Rialto Mayor Pro Tem
Rafael Trujillo, Rialto Council Member
Andy Carrizales, Rialto Council Member
Karla Perez, Rialto Council Member
Barbara McGee, Rialto City Clerk
Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Redlands Council Member
Paul Barich, Redlands Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Redlands Mayor Pro Tem
Denise Davis, Redlands Council Member
Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Edgar Montes, Rialto Unified School District Board of Education
Dina Walker, Rialto Unified School District Board of Education
Anne L. Viricel, San Bernardino Community College District
John Longville, San Bernardino Community College District
Dr. Scott Wyatt, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Danny Tillman, San Bernardino City Unified School District

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE!

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CalChamber legislative scorecard shows James Ramos in top tier of CalChamber Best Business Votes 2020.

 

This reflects the Ramos pro-business philosophy. Ramos has been a leading voice for small businesses. He has worked with small business groups to try and protect businesses.

 

For his work in the Legislature, he has earned the support of the California Small Business Association.

 

Read more about the work Ramos has done in the State Assembly.

 

 

Assemblyman Marc Steinorth drops out of race against Ramos, launches bid for county supervisor seat

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Marc Steinorth, Highland’s representative in the California Assembly, won’t seek re-election.

His name now appears on county registrar’s unofficial list of candidates as a challenger to two-term San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford in District 2.

Steinorth has yet to respond to phone calls and e-mails from the Highland Community News.

The California Political Review quotes Steinorth as saying, “After two terms in the State Assembly I have done more than I ever imagined,” then questions what accomplishments he could claim after four years in the minority party.

And it says Steinorth should return the $65,750 the California Republican Party gave him on Jan. 4 for his Assembly re-election campaign.

The Assembly currently has 25 Republicans, 52 Democrats and three vacancies, giving the GOP less than a third of the votes.

County Supervisor James Ramos, former chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, recently announced his candidacy for Steinorth’s 40th Assembly District’s seat.

Ramos shared Steinorth’s announcement in a press release on Monday.

The website marcsteinorth.com doesn’t mention his decision, but still invites contributions to his campaign.

Green Party member Carol A. Bouldin has announced her candidacy for the 40th Assembly seat, according to the registrar’s list. It also lists a candidate named Kenneth Petschow as a candidate for District 2 on the county board.

Highland is represented by Ramos in District 3. If elected, a vote to replace him is likely in November.

In his press release, Ramos lists endorsements from Assemblywoman Eloise Gómez Reyes, San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon

Redlands Mayor Paul Foster, Teamsters Local 1932, San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 935, and Robert Garcia, president of the Etiwanda School District board of trustees.

In a press release on Monday, Rutherford announced the endorsement of state Sen. Mike Morell, a Republican who represents Highland in the 22nd District. Rutherford was an aide to former state legislator Bill Leonard.

Before being elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2010, she served on the Fontana City Council for 10 years.

 

Originally posted on the Highland Community News website

It’s official: San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos will run for Assembly

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San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos officially declared his candidacy Friday, Feb. 9, for the Inland state Assembly seat held by Rancho Cucamonga Republican Marc Steinorth.

“As a tribal leader, a business owner, a community leader and as a county supervisor, I have worked to make it a better place – targeting corruption and bringing transparency to the county board while balancing the budget and creating a reserve,” Ramos, a Democrat, said in a news release.

“My focus will continue to be on the issues that matter to the Inland Empire – economic development, tackling homelessness, improving education and working with public safety to keep our communities safe.”

Ramos, who formed an Assembly campaign committee last month, is running in California’s 40th Assembly District, which includes most of Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino in addition to Highland, Loma Linda and Redlands.

 

Originally posted in The Sun