My Pledge
"I pledge to put the community first, over wasteful spending and big political agendas."
Reduce and Provide.
Four years ago Pomona water customers were promised by our current TVMWD
representative lower water cost, rebates, and transparency of the decisions made by the Board of Directors of TVMWD. Today water cost has increased and Pomona rate payers get no water rebates or water saving devices and transparency but pay the highest 9% Utility Tax for water use in L.A. County.
John Mendoza (middle) Pictured with his daughter, Pastor Veronica Garcia and son-in-law, Pastor Robert Garcia of Victory Outreach Pomona.
John Mendoza out in the community and supporting his family after a
devastating fire totaled the Victory Outreach Church of Pomana.
Payments and Tax Impacts
​As a Certified Water Operator in California, I have eight years of experience in public water governance and have lived in Pomona for 30 years. My time as a city commission member has reinforced my dedication to transparency, especially concerning the annual $1.4 million from Measure W allocated for stormwater capture projects. I strongly oppose the privatization of Pomona’s water supply to profit-driven outside agencies, as well as the 9 percent utility tax that offers no real incentives for water conservation or savings. I also advocate for funding from Cal Poly Pomona to research stormwater pollution and support increased funding for parks and community gardens to promote local sustainability.
Funding Allocation
​I advocate for transparency in the allocation of the $1.4 million yearly from Measure W for storm water capture projects. My opposition to the privatization of Pomona water to profit-driven entities underscores my dedication to keeping our resources under local control, ensuring that funding directly benefits residents. Additionally, I challenge the 9 percent Utility Tax on water, which fails to provide meaningful water-saving incentives, and I champion funding for studies that address storm water pollution and improve our community gardens and parks. With the support of community members, teachers, and environmental groups, I am committed to addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and drought, ensuring that Pomona’s water future remains sustainable and equitable.
