Lydia Salazar Wibert’s focus has always been on Fontana families – on keeping neighborhoods safe, ensuring our children get a good education and seeing that our city maximizes every opportunity for all residents. Her commitment to public service speaks for itself: two years as your Councilwoman, nine years as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 16 years with Fontana USD, 17 as a police volunteer and two years in Family Services.
Public Service
Two Decades of Public Service
- City Councilwoman, 2010-2012
- Child Welfare/Attendance Liaison, Fontana Unified School District, 1999-present
- Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, 1997-2008
- Parenting, Anger Management, Truancy Class Facilitator, Family Services, 2008-2010
- Child Aide, Fontana USD,1997-1999
- Child Care Provider, Fontana USD, 1997-1999
- Yard Duty Aide, Fontana USD, 1996-1999
- Community Aide, Fontana USD, 1996-1999
- Fontana Police Volunteer, 1994-present
- Current Member, San Bernardino County Solid Waste Advisory Task (SWAT) Force
- Current Alternate, Omnitrans Committee Member
Community Leadership
A Lifetime of Community Leadership
- Commissioner, Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention, 2003-2010
- Member, Gangs and Drugs Task Force,1999-present
- Sponsor, San Bernardino Children’s Fund, 1999-present
- Co-Founder, Fontana Santa’s Toy Giveaway Program, 1997-present
- Student Attendance Review Board Member, 1996-present
- Volunteer, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 2000-present
- Member, Rotary Club of Fontana, 2007-present
- Board of Directors, Marygold Condominium Assoc., 2007-present
- Member, School Boundary Committee, 1996-2006
- Volunteer, Special Olympics, 1996-present
- Member, School District Advisory Committee, 1996-2000
- Board Member, Fontana Community Little League,1990-2000
- Past President/Member, PTA, 5th District, 1992-1999
- Auxiliary Lifetime Member, VFW Post 6563
- Member, American Legion Post 772, 2007-present
- Member, Women’s Club, 1997-present
Deep Families Ties to Fontana
- Fontana resident since 1988
- Married for 31 years
- Nine grown children
- Twelve grandchildren
Skills
Well Prepared To Lead
- BA, Criminal Justice, 2005
- AA, General Education, 2003
- AS, Correctional Science, 2003
- School Violence Training, 2010
- Fontana Police Volunteer Association Training,1994-present
- CPR/First-Aid Training,1994-present
- Cognitive Facilitator Certification Training, 2008
- City of Fontana Ethnics Training, 2006
- San Bernardino County of Schools Developments Assets Training, 2003
- Los Angeles District Attorney SARB Training, 1999
- Fontana USD Primary Intervention Program Training, 1999
- San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department P.C. 832 Powers of Arrest/Firearm Training,1996
- Fontana Police Citizens’ Academy Certificate, 1992
Awards
Recognized for Outstanding Community Service
- Community Service Award, Fontana Police Department, 2003, 2007, 2010
- Above-and-Beyond Service Award, Fontana Police Department, 2009
- FRED Award, Fontana Unified School District, 2008
- Attitude Is Everything Award, Fontana Police Department, 2008
- Woman of Distinction, 63rd Assembly District, Awarded by Assemblyman Bill Emmerson 2006
- District XI Layman Award, California Parks and Recreation Society, 2007
- Volunteer of the Year Award, Fontana Police Department, 2006
- Dependability Award, Fontana Police Department, 2001, 2005
- Leadership Award, Fontana Police Department, 2004
- Service to Youth and Community, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission, 2004
- Certificate of Appreciation, Peer Leadership Advisor, A.B. Miller & Summit High Schools, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Certificate of Recognition for Services to Youth, Senator James L. Brulte, 2004
- Certificate of Recognition to Youth and Community, Senator Nell Soto, 2004
- Honorary Service Award, Fontana PTA Council, 2003
- Outstanding Volunteerism and Dedication to the Community, City of Fontana, 2003
- PTA Continuing Service Award, Randall Pepper PTA, 2002
- Outstanding Support for Youth, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, 2001
- Certificate of Recognition for Student Attendance Review Board, Assemblyman John Longville, 2001
- Appreciation Award, Fontana Community Little League, 2000
- Certificate of Recognition, Volunteer Fontana Community Little League, Assemblyman Bill Leonard, 2000
- Certificate of Appreciation, Congressman Jerry Lewis, 2000