John Roberts - Fontana City Council.

John B. Roberts, Council Member and Chairperson of the Fontana Housing Authority and the Fontana Public Financing Authority

John B. Roberts was elected to the Fontana City Council for a two year term in 1992, re-elected to a four year term in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006. His current term will expire in November 2010. Prior to joining the City Council, Mr. Roberts served on the Planning Commission from 1988 to 1992.

Mr. Roberts graduated from Chaffey College Fire Academy in 1972 and is retired from the San Bernardino County Fire Department with 32 years of service. Mr. Roberts served 19 years as a Division Chief, including 15 years as the County Fire Marshal. In his last four years of service Mr. Roberts served as the Valley Division Chief (Fontana, Bloomington, Muscoy, Grand Terrace, Devore, San Antonio Heights) and Chief of Support Services.

Mr. Roberts is married to wife Xiao Ming and has four grown children, Christine, Jennifer, Evan and John III and five grand children.

Mr. Roberts represents the City of Fontana on the following Committees:

• I-10 Corridor Committee (Alternate)
• Inland Empire Utility Agency Policy Committee
• Omnitrans Board Chairman
• San Bernardino County Flood Control (Alternate)
• Mr. Roberts is also a member and past President of the Fontana Rotary Club.