Representatives are elected officials who serve at different levels of government—local, state, and federal. It is their duty to create laws, set policies, and advocate for the interests of the people in their districts. Their decisions impact everything from education and public safety to healthcare and infrastructure.
Below are the representatives that have a role or impact Chino Valley Unified School District and our public schools.
Local governments, including city councils and county boards, focus on community services like schools, police, fire departments, and public transportation. They enforce zoning laws, maintain roads and parks, and oversee public programs that directly impact residents' daily lives.
How this impacts CVUSD: govern school districts, set policies, approve budgets, hire superintendents
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonja “Sonjia” Shaw | President | Trustee Area 3 | November 2022 | December 2026 | Republican |
| Jonathan Monroe | Vice President | Trustee Area 4 | December 2022 | December 2026 | Republican |
| Andrew “Andres” Cruz | Clerk | Trustee Area 2 | December 2012 | December 2028 | Republican |
| James Sung Kun Na | Member | Trustee Area 5 | December 2008 | December 2028 | Republican |
| John Cervantes | Member | Trustee Area 1 | December 2024 | December 2028 | Republican |
How this impacts CVUSD: may control local funding for schools, influence policies on public services that impact schools
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Ulloa | Mayor (Elected) | At Large | November 2008 | November 2028 | Republican |
| Curtis Burton | Mayor Pro Tem | District 2 | November 2022 | November 2026 | Republican |
| Karen Comstock | Member | District 4 | November 2020 | November 2028 | Independent |
| Christopher Flores | Member | District 1 | November 2020 | November 2028 | Republican |
| Marc Lucio | Member | District 3 | November 2022 | November 2026 | Republican |
How this impacts CVUSD: may control local funding for schools, influence policies on public services that impact schools
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Bennett | Mayor (Rotation) | District 3 | November 2008 | November 2028 | Republican |
| Brian Johsz | Vice Mayor (Rotation) | District 4 | November 2022 | November 2026 | Republican |
| Ray Marquez | Member | District 1 | March 2013 | November 2026 | Independent |
| Cynthia Moran | Member | District 5 | November 2012 | November 2028 | Republican |
| Peter Rogers | Member | District 2 | November 2006 | November 2026 | Independent |
How this impacts CVUSD: provides funding oversight, and hears appeals that impact students and families. If CVUSD faces budget issues, expulsion disputes, or charter school conflicts, the county board can step in.
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Alejandre | San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools | San Bernardino County | June 2014 | November 2026 | Not Applicable |
| Laura Mancha | San Bernardino County Board of Education | Trustee Area C | November 2011 | November 2028 | Not Applicable |
State governments handle policies and services that affect residents within their state, such as education, transportation, and public health. They pass state laws, manage budgets, and oversee law enforcement, ensuring that local communities operate within state regulations while addressing regional needs.
How this impacts CVUSD: proposes education budgets, signs or vetoes education laws
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Newsom | Governor | State of California | November 2018 | November 2026 | Democrat |
How this impacts CVUSD: handles legal matters related to education policies
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bonta | Attorney General (Appointed) | State of California | April 2021 | April 2026 | Democrat |
How this impacts CVUSD: oversees K-12 education, enforces education laws (Ed Code), runs the Department of Education
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Thurmond | Superintendent of Public Instruction | State of California | November 2018 | November 2026 | Democrat |
How this impacts CVUSD: pass education laws, allocate funding for schools in the upper chamber
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Seyarto | State Senator | SD-32 | November 2022 | November 2026 | Republican |
| Susan Rubio | State Senator | SD-22 | November 2018 | November 2026 | Democrat |
How this impacts CVUSD: passes state education laws, controls funding in the lower chamber
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Rodriguez | Assemblymember | AD-53 | November 2024 | November 2026 | Democrat |
| Phillip Chen | Assemblymember | AD-59 | November 2016 | November 2026 | Republican |
The federal government oversees the entire country, creating laws, managing national defense, and regulating policies on issues like immigration, healthcare, and the economy. It also provides funding for education, infrastructure, and social programs while ensuring constitutional rights are upheld.
How this impacts CVUSD: pass education laws; fund programs like Title I, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Torres | Congresswoman | CA-35 | November 2014 | November 2026 | Democrat |
| Young Kim | Congresswoman | CA-40 | November 2020 | November 2026 | Republican |
How this impacts CVUSD: passes state education laws, controls funding in the lower chamber
| Name | Title | District | Elected | Term Ends | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Schiff | Senator | State of California | November 2024 | November 2030 | Democrat |
| Alex Padilla | Senator | State of California | November 2024 | November 2030 | Democrat |
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