John Longville

John Longville (born September 21, 1949, in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is a Democratic politician who served in the California State Assembly[1] from 1998 until 2004, representing part of San Bernardino County. He succeeded Joe Baca, who was elected to the State Senate, and was succeeded by Baca's son, Joe Baca, Jr. Longville previously served as mayor of Rialto from 1987 until 1998, and for seven years prior to that as a member of the Rialto city council. Other than being an Assemblyman, Longville is also well known in Southern California as one of the founders of Southern California's Metrolink commuter rail system.[2]

In March 2011, Longville filed candidacy paperwork for a special election to fill a vacant San Bernardino second ward council seat. He will face two challengers, Jerry Martin and Robert Jenkins.[3]

References

  1. ^ McNary, Sharon (4 March 2004). "Runoff to decide 5th District race". Press-Enterprise. http://www.pe.com/localnews/sanbernardino/stories/PE_News_Local_bfifth04.e880.html. Retrieved 5 March 2011. 
  2. ^ MacDuff, Cassie (29 September 2008). "Metrolink's Busy I.E. Lines". Press-Enterprise. http://www.pe.com/columns/cassiemacduff/stories/PE_News_Local_N_ncass30.221ac62.html. Retrieved 5 March 2011. 
  3. ^ Dulaney, Josh (2 April 2011). "News briefs, Apr. 1". San Bernardino Sun. http://www.sbsun.com/ci_17745917. Retrieved 4 April 2011. 
Political offices
Preceded by
Joe Baca		 California State Assemblyman, 62nd District
1998 – 2004		 Succeeded by
Joe Baca, Jr.