About Council Member Damon L. Alexander
Councilman Damon L. Alexander, Th.M, MPA was elected to the City Council Seventh Ward seat on November 3rd, 2020. Taking on leadership roles isn't new to the Councilman, prior to running for office, the Councilman served in the community in several governance capacities. He was the Chairman of the City of San Bernardino's Public Safety and Human Relations Commission, Citizen's Advisory Committee on Marijuana, as well as the President of the North End Neighborhood Association (NENA).
Councilman Alexander was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. He graduated from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. He is also a graduate of Harvard University Leadership Institute and the U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Academy.
Councilman Alexander wants accountability of the council for his constituents in the Seventh Ward and the city. His top priorities include the following: addressing the homeless issue, public safety, reengaging the Highland & 40th Street Business Corridors, the repairing of our roadways and updating city lights. He seeks to empower the citizens of San Bernardino through City commissions, boards and public forums. He wants to streamline the new business process by making it more efficient and creating a business climate that is more inviting.
Councilman Alexander also holds appointments outside of the San Bernardino City Council including the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) where he is the Regional Council District #7 Representative as well as the Energy and Environment Committee sub regional. In San Bernardino County, he is a member of the Continuum of Care Ad Hoc Governance Committee. In the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) he is a member of the Community Services Governance Committee as well as the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. In the San Bernardino City Transportation Authority (SBCTA) he is the San Bernardino City Alternate Delegate Representative.
His community involvement includes but is not limited to being the founding President of the 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire. Past 25th District Commander (San Bernardino County) of the American Legion, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., as well as on the Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Councilman Alexander is married to Felicia Alexander founder of the San Bernardino Turkey Trot 10K/5K race, together they have a blended family of 5.