EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 6 1, NO. 11
Febr uar y 22, 2024
San Ber nardino at a Crossroads: Measure W's Fire Safety Funding Dilemma and Downtown Business Crime Crackdown
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By Manny Sandoval
n February 13, Downtown San Bernardino's Studio D hosted its second Business Watch Meeting, drawing over 60 business and community members, including San Bernardino Councilmember
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Fire Chief Dan Munsey discussing the implications of Measure W.
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The event, supported by the San Bernardino County Fire Department and the San Bernardino Police Department, focused on crucial issues impacting the local community, such as the contentious Special Tax Measure W and initiatives
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The 60+ person audience includes Realicore Real Estate Group and Viva La Boba Owner David Friedman, IECN Co-owner Denise Berver, Councilman Theodore Sanchez, amongst many others.
to enhance downtown safety, ahead of the upcoming March Primaries on March 5th, 2024.
Fire Chief Dan Munsey provided an in-depth discussion on Measure W, a special parcel tax generating $10 million annually for the fire district. Munsey explained, "Each APN number
is charged $178.85, regardless of whether it's a single-family residence or a Costco. This tax is vital, as it accounts for 1/3 of our station operations, funding fire stations, firefighters, and fire engines." He stressed the importance of this funding, highlighting that a repeal would Biz Watch cont. on next pg.
Rialto's Metro View: Mayor Robertson and Supervisor Baca Lead Ribbon Cutting for 55-Unit Affordable Housing Triumph Amidst Pouring Rain
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At the forefront of the ribbon cutting is City Clerk Barbara McGee, Mayor Robertson, Resident Delenah Carr, Councilman Carrizales, Supervisor Baca, National CORE, Related California, and LaBarge Industries.
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n a significant stride towards addressing the affordable housing crisis, the City of Rialto, along with Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., National CORE, Related California, and LaBarge Industries, unveiled the Metro View affordable housing project on February 20th. This longawaited development promises to provide
much-needed relief for families struggling to find affordable living spaces.
Metro View, a collaboration between public and private entities, stands as a testament to the relentless efforts of community leaders and developers. Stan Smith, a developer from Related California, lauded Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for his pivotal role in the project's fruition. "Joe Baca is the guy that came in, in the 12th hour when we
had a shortfall of funding and he made it happen. Without Supervisor Baca, this affordable housing project would have been tough to complete," Smith remarked. Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson highlighted the challenges faced in bringing Metro View to life. "Look how long this took. This started construction in about 2013 - it took that long to gather enough Housing cont. on next pg.