Current term expires 2014 -- Deborah Robertson was elected to the Rialto City Council in 2000. She serves as a representative to the League of California Cities' Transportation, Communications and Public Works Committee and SCAG's Community, Economic and Human Development Committee. She also serves on the governing board of the San Bernardino Associated Governments in addition serving as a member of the Budget Oversight, Redevelopment and Citizens Advisory Committee for the City of Rialto.
Council Member Robertson has also served as the Division Chief of External Affairs for Caltrans District 7, which covers Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The division provides services in the areas of Media Relations/Public Affairs, Legislative and Government Affairs, Equal Opportunity, Graphic Services, and Executive Office Support. Prior to this position, Robertson was the Chief of Certifications for the Department's Business Enterprise Program. In addition, she was the District Human Relations Branch Chief as well as the Branch Chief of Public and Governmental Affairs in District 8 from 1990-1995. Robertson's professional service also includes the title of Special Assistant to the Director for the Port of Los Angeles, Business Representative for Service Employees International Union, and Program Director for San Diego Youth Involvement Project.
Council Member Robertson received her B.A. from the University of California at San Diego and her M.A. from the City University of New York. She is also a graduate of the National Urban Fellows program. She currently resides in Rialto.