FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 19, 2025

Victorville, CA – At the August 19 Victorville City Council meeting, Councilmember Debra Jones announced that her service on the Victorville City Council will conclude following the October 21, 2025 meeting, as her family prepares to relocate outside the city later this year.

“While it has been a tremendous honor to serve the people of Victorville, this change in our family’s circumstances means my time on the Council must come to an end,” Jones said. “Serving as your City Councilmember has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and Victorville will always be my home at heart. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together and confident the city will continue to thrive in the capable hands of its leadership and engaged residents. I will always cherish the trust you placed in me and remain deeply committed to Victorville’s continued success.”

During her tenure, Jones played a key role in strengthening public safety through the voter-approved Measure P, attracting major employers like Amazon and CarMax, and championing compassionate solutions to homelessness. She helped lead the creation of the Wellness Center, which opened in December 2023 as the first facility of its kind in San Bernardino County, providing housing, medical care, and wraparound services. Since its opening, Victorville’s unsheltered homeless population has dropped 57% compared to last year.

Jones also supported the city’s ongoing development of a new police station and civic plaza, which will serve as a hub for community activities and events, further strengthening public safety and community connection.

The City Council will address the process for filling the vacancy at an upcoming meeting in accordance with city policy.

About Debra Jones
Debra Jones was first elected to the Victorville City Council in 2018 and has served on regional boards including the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), and the Mojave Desert & Mountain Recycling Joint Powers Authority. She also serves as an alternate on the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) and sits on the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee. Known for her focus on public safety, economic growth, and innovative solutions to homelessness, she leaves behind a legacy of collaboration, progress, and community engagement.