City of Fontana Highlighted as Part of Strong Cities | Strong State Campaign

On December 10th the city of Fontana was profiled as part of the ongoing “Strong Cities | Strong State” campaign highlighting local government success stories across California. “Strong Cities | Strong State” is a project of the League of California Cities and the California City Management Foundation (CCMF).

“It is the strength of our partnerships, in our love for children and seniors and our vision for this community that makes us a strong city.” stated Mayor Acquanetta Warren.

The “Strong Cities | Strong State” website is the centerpiece of a campaign broadly promoting city success stories alongside profiles of the elected officials and city managers working together to build and maintain a high quality of life for California city residents.

Highlights of city of Fontana’s profile include:

• Fontana-Chaffey College Partnership – Fontana Campus 40,000 sq ft
• Fontana Leadership Intervention Program (F.L.I.P.) – Helps at-risk youth
• Fontana After School Programs - Safe and enriching educational program
• Fontana Senior Community Center - 41,000 State of the art facility
• Fontana Park - 38 acre multi-activity park

“Fontana has a long history of innovation and commitment to community services. We are always looking at ways to turn challenges into opportunities for future success.” stated Ken Hunt, City Manager.

The overarching goal of the “Strong Cities” campaign is to promote the innovation and experience of local officials in delivering vital services at a time when this expertise is vitally needed by state leaders struggling with fundamental issues of governance. “Strong Cities | Strong State” seeks to position cities as vital, necessary and equal partners in building a better California.

The Strong Cities | Strong State campaign will continue profiling individual cities each day, with a goal of highlighting all California cities over the coming year-and-a-half. Profiles include photos, video and other media articulating how each individual city has been working to both provide essential services, as well as elevate the quality life of its residents. Success stories will range from public safety initiatives to educational partnerships, infrastructure improvements to community engagement strategies and more.