List of mayors of San Bernardino, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of the City of San Bernardino |
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Flag of the City of San Bernardino
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Seal of the City of San Bernardino
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 Helen Tran since December 21, 2022 |
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| Formation | 1854 |
| First holder | Amasa M. Lyman |
Have you ever wondered who is in charge of a city? In San Bernardino, like many cities, that person is called the mayor. The mayor is the leader of the city government. They work to make important decisions and help the city run smoothly. This page shares a list of all the people who have served as mayor of San Bernardino since the city was founded.
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What Does a Mayor Do?
The mayor of a city like San Bernardino has a very important job. They are like the main leader for the whole city. Here are some of the things a mayor often does:
- They lead city council meetings, where important decisions are made.
- They help create plans for the city's future, like building new parks or improving roads.
- They represent the city when meeting with other leaders or visitors.
- They work to make sure the city's services, like police and fire departments, are working well.
The mayor is chosen by the people who live in San Bernardino through elections. This means citizens get to vote for the person they think will do the best job leading their city.
San Bernardino's First Mayors
San Bernardino became a city in 1854. The very first person to be mayor was Amasa M. Lyman. He served for a short time in that first year. After him, Charles C. Rich became mayor in 1855. These early leaders helped set up the city's government and started its journey.
Meet the Current Mayor
Today, the mayor of San Bernardino is Helen Tran. She started her term on December 21, 2022. She is working hard to lead the city into the future.
List of San Bernardino Mayors
Many different people have served as mayor of San Bernardino over the years. Each mayor has played a part in shaping the city. Here is a list of the people who have held this important position:
| Mayor | Began Term | Ended Term |
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| Amasa M. Lyman | 1854 | 1854 |
| Charles C. Rich | 1855 | 1855 |
| Hiram Merritt Barton | May 8, 1905 | June 24, 1907 |
| John J. "Pop" Hanford | June 24, 1907 | May 10, 1909 |
| Samuel W. McNabb | May 10, 1909 | May 8, 1911 |
| Joseph S. Bright | May 8, 1911 | May 12, 1913 |
| Joseph W. Catick | May 12, 1913 | May 10, 1915 |
| George H. Wixom | May 10, 1915 | May 12, 1919 |
| John A. Henderson | May 12, 1919 | May 9, 1921 |
| Samuel W. McNabb | May 9, 1921 | February 9, 1925 |
| Grant Holcomb | February 9, 1925 | May 9, 1927 |
| Ira N. Gilbert | May 9, 1927 | May 13, 1929 |
| John C. Ralphs Jr. | May 13, 1929 | May 11, 1931 |
| Ira N. Gilbert | May 11, 1931 | May 8, 1933 |
| Ormond W. Seccombe | May 8, 1933 | May 3, 1935 |
| Clarence T. Johnson | May 13, 1935 | May 8, 1939 |
| Henry C. McAllister | May 8, 1939 | May 12, 1941 |
| Will C. Seccombe | May 12, 1941 | May 12, 1947 |
| James E. Cunningham | May 12, 1947 | December 15, 1950 |
| Clarence T. Johnson | December 16, 1950 | May 14, 1951 |
| George C. Blair | May 14, 1951 | May 9, 1955 |
| Raymond H. Gregory | May 9, 1955 | December 31, 1957 |
| Elwood D. "Mike" Kremer | December 31, 1957 | May 11, 1959 |
| Raymond H. Gregory | May 11, 1959 | May 8, 1961 |
| Donald G. "Bud" Mauldin | May 8, 1961 | May 10, 1965 |
| Al C. Ballard | May 10, 1965 | May 10, 1971 |
| W. R. "Bob" Holcomb | May 10, 1971 | June 2, 1985 |
| Evlyn Wilcox | June 3, 1985 | June 5, 1989 |
| W. R. "Bob" Holcomb | June 5, 1989 | June 7, 1993 |
| Tom Minor | June 7, 1993 | March 2, 1998 |
| Judith Valles | March 2, 1998 | March 6, 2006 |
| Patrick J. Morris | March 6, 2006 | March 3, 2014 |
| R. Carey Davis | March 3, 2014 | December 19, 2018 |
| John Valdivia | December 19, 2018 | December 21, 2022 |
| Helen Tran | December 21, 2022 | Incumbent |
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Charles C. Rich, an early mayor of San Bernardino.
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James E. Cunningham served as mayor in the mid-20th century.
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Patrick J. Morris, mayor from 2006 to 2014.
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R. Carey Davis served as mayor from 2014 to 2018.
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John Valdivia, mayor from 2018 to 2022.
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