Acquanetta Warren was elected as Fontana’s first female and first African American Mayor in December, 2010 and was re-elected in 2014. Mayor Warren has focused her administration towards creating “One Fontana” that is united and intent on improving public safety, bringing business, generating jobs, creating educational opportunities and advocating for a healthier community.

In 2013, Fontana was named as one of the top 20 safest communities in the entire country, but Mayor Warren, broken hearted over some of the recent violence in the nation, held an event to have an open conversation connecting police, church and community that brought the public out to share concerns and gain a deeper understanding of issues impacting law enforcement and the residents of Fontana.

Mayor Warren is the founder of the Healthy Fontana Program, which is now a model program across the nation. Ms. Warren has received numerous recognitions and several awards for her efforts to increase healthy lifestyles for all citizens throughout the Inland Empire as founder of Healthy Fontana Program. In 2015, Mayor Warren was awarded the prestigious Health Champion Award for Southern California Elected Officials from the California Center for Public Health. Through her efforts, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health announced a 47% reduction in Fontana’s hospitalization rates for obesity related illnesses in both children and adults and a 46% reduction in obesity rates in both children and adults through the years of 2008-2012.

Acquanetta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Urban Studies from Occidental College and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theology from Next Dimension Bible College. Warren is a member of Water of Life Community Church and has three children and one grandchild.

Nominated by Rialto City Clerk Barbara McGee.