David Vangorden
Candidate for City Council Member, Rancho Cucamonga, District 2 · Retired Police Officer
David VanGorden has lived in Rancho Cucamonga for more than 30 years, where he raised his family, and previously served the community as a police officer.
Positions in brief
VanGorden emphasizes requiring infrastructure capacity before approving new development, government transparency and accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
VanGorden says 'growth without infrastructure is not progress,' advocating for responsible expansion that aligns with adequate road capacity, emergency-services staffing, and water systems before approving major developments. He commits to explaining his votes clearly and publicly and ending predetermined outcomes on consequential projects, supports prudent management of taxpayer resources, and has raised concerns about the Etiwanda Heights development, the Westside Library Project, homelessness solutions, and support for small businesses.
On the issues
- Infrastructure & Transportation
Opposes approving new development without adequate road, emergency-service, and water infrastructure in place first.
“growth without infrastructure is not progress”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Supports greater transparency and explaining council votes publicly.
“explain my votes clearly and publicly”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Has raised concerns about overdevelopment, including the Etiwanda Heights project, and calls for homelessness solutions.
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