AMY MALONE is a candidate for Mayor of San Bernardino. She is president of the Inland Empire Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women

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Meetings start at 12:15 PM at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 

SAN BERNARDINO ELKS LODGE, 2055 Elks Lane, San Bernardino

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INVITED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

CONNIE LEYVA, Director of PBS station KVCR and former California State Senator

BETTY YEE, Former California State Controller

ROBERT RIVAS, Speaker of the California State Assembly

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San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club Official Do-Not-Support Position

The San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club UNANIMOUSLY opposes Benito Barrios for City Council, Ward 2. Do-Not-Support declarations have been rare in our club’s history. However, Barrios’ record is so disturbing, so unethical, and so incompatible with Democratic values that we feel compelled to advise fellow Democrats.

Abuse of Power: As a councilman, Barrios was caught by the media calling the police chief in the middle of the night seeking special treatment after being stopped for driving on a suspended license, while he was actively a fugitive from the law. He has been a fugitive twice. This is not leadership; it’s entitlement.”

Pro-Trump Actions and Endorsing Trump: Barrios signed a pro-Trump letter praising Donald Trump and inviting his federal law enforcement into San Bernardino despite Trump conditioning it on extra ICE and immigration enforcement, even as Trump attacked immigrants, destroyed unions, arrested union leaders, and targeted working families. The San Bernardino County Young Democrats and immigrant-rights groups condemned the letter and him at the time. We condemn Benito Barrios now. Benito Barrios also outright endorsed Donald Trump for President in 2016.

Toxic MAGA Alliances: He is a close ally of disgraced MAGA mayor John Valdivia, who was censured and embroiled in corruption and sexual harassment scandals. Barrios publicly endorsed him and benefited from that political machine. Dangerous Judgment: Barrios attempted to sell guns from the dais during a council meeting in a city struggling with some of California’s worst gun-violence rates. Rejected by Voters: He is now on his fifth run for office. He lost re-election in his primary with only 29.7% of the vote, failed to qualify a write-in attempt, and failed to qualify for the ballot again when he ran against Jan 6 hero Representative Pete Aguilar. Democrats must ask themselves: Why would any Democratic leader in San Bernardino or beyond support a failed councilman with a pro-Trump record, a history of abusing power, and ties to MAGA corruption within the city? Ward 2 deserves stability, competence, and real Democratic values, not a return to the chaos of Barrios, Valdivia, Elliot and Ibarra. The City of San Bernardino and Ward 2 cannot have our heart broken again in a city that has run out of hearts to give.

We urge all Democrats: DO NOT SUPPORT Benito Barrios for City Council, Ward 2 and join us in actively campaigning against him with time and money. UNANIMOUSLY resolved by the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club on December 5, 2025.

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Meetings are Fridays at 12:15 PM at Juan Pollo Restaurant, 1258 West 5th Street, San Bernardino, California.

FEB 20 – DARK for the California Democratic State Convention

FEB 27 – AMY MALONE, Candidate for Mayor of San Bernardino and president of the Inland Empire Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women

Amy Malone is a communications strategist, business owner, and community advocate whose life has been shaped by faith, service, and a deep belief in the power of people working together.

She is running for Mayor of San Bernardino to bring integrity, transparency, and capable leadership back to City Hall—and to help the city move forward with purpose and pride.

Raised in West Covina by a single mother, Amy learned early the values of resilience, dignity, and hard work. Her mother’s unwavering faith and determination instilled in her the belief that circumstances do not define a person—character does. Those lessons were reinforced during summers spent in Starkville, Mississippi, with her grandmother, a deeply faithful matriarch whose strength, humility, and wisdom left a lasting imprint. Working alongside her in the garden, Amy learned that growth—whether in families, communities, or cities—requires patience, care, and commitment.

As a child, Amy experienced racism firsthand after her family moved into a predominantly white neighborhood. Rather than allowing those experiences to harden her, they strengthened her resolve to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect. That commitment to fairness and inclusion continues to guide her leadership today. Amy’s passion for leadership and service emerged early.

She served as class president, participated in debate, and became a captain of her high school dance and drill team, helping lead it to a national championship. She volunteered in senior homes, organized toy drives, and remained active in her church—building a lifelong pattern of showing up for others.

Her professional career began in communications and strategic messaging, where she learned how vision becomes action. After working early with Black Radio Exclusive Magazine, Amy advanced into leadership roles across media, entertainment, and television. In 2005, recognizing the lack of representation for African American women in corporate communications, she founded Girl in Charge Public Relations. Over more than three decades, she has led award-winning campaigns and guided clients to national recognition—work that demands accountability, precision, and results.

MAR 6 – JOCELYN  SIDA, Candidate for mayor of Fontana and director of the Sierra Club San Gorgonio Chapter

MAR 13- DARK for the Saturday banquet

MAR 14 – SATURDAY – ANNUAL BANQUET – Scroll up for details.