On June 8, 2010, the residents of Eastvale voted in favor of becoming a city.  We also voted for our first 5 Eastvale City Council members.  We will officially become a city on October 1.  Our council members will be working hard with our interim City Manager and the transitional team to get us ready.
Here is a brief introduction to our new City Council members.

Adam Rush, age 29
Family: My wife Kristen and I live in Eastvale with our daughter Avery.
Educational background and/or committees or groups you belong to:
I have a Dual-Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Philosophy, a Master’s Degree in Public Policy.  I am a small business owner, member of the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce, and attend Vantage Point Church with my wife and daughter.
How long have you lived in Eastvale?
I have lived in Eastvale with my family for over 5 years.
Visioning thoughts for Eastvale?
My vision for Eastvale is to bring out the potential we have as being one of the premier cities in the Inland Empire, to expand our spectrum of jobs, retail, and housing to create a destination city.
What legacy you would want to establish for our community?
Eastvale has the potential to be one of the greatest cities with our regional placement along several transportation corridors along with the tremendous investments recently made in our community. I ran for city council to bring my years of economic development and regional planning experience to the new city to ensure that we establish a strong financial foundation that will allow Eastvale to attach a broad spectrum of housing and jobs that will allow our community to compete in the regional setting.
What you want to be remembered for?
Getting Eastvale to start on the right foot and lay the framework for a prosperous, safe, and vibrant community.

 

Kelly Howell, age 26
Family: I am married to the best husband on earth, Jason, and we have two beautiful Labradors named Godiva and Dolce. (I have a sweet tooth!)
Educational background and/or committees or groups you belong to:
I teach a 1st-3rd grade Special Day Class for students with mild/moderate disabilities at a fantastic elementary school that exemplifies how great administration and staff can be effective and efficient for their community.
 City of Eastvale, Council Member Elect, Eastvale Incorporation Committee, Board of Directors, Eastvale Tax Payers Association, Etiwanda Teachers Association and the Etiwanda Special Education Committee
 I graduated from California State University, Fullerton (Go Titans!) with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies. I have a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Clear Mild/Moderate Disabilities Teaching Credential and I am currently working on my Masters in Administration and Administration Credential.
 How long have you lived in Eastvale?
I have lived in the ever changing area since 2006 and was on the builders list for my home a long time before that!
 Visioning thoughts for Eastvale?
I see Eastvale as a regional leader in Riverside County. Eastvale can and will have great commerce, families searching for homes in our safe neighborhoods, great efficiency and services developed to meet the needs of our families all while being fiscally responsible. The City of Eastvale will heighten traditional standards of expectations, while partnering with our Parks and School Districts to ensure the needs of all our families is met. This will take our whole community working together to achieve and will not happen overnight.   
 What legacy you would want to establish for our community?
I want Eastvale’s reputation to be among the greatest of any city. I would love to hear other communities say, “Wow! Eastvale did it right. They are financially sound, and are providing their community with great services because they planned everything out carefully from the beginning.”

Ric Welch, age 49
Family: Married to Erin and father of 4 wonderfully normal kids, 2 boys 2 girls, 3 still at home.
Educational background and/or committees or groups you belong to?
BA in Psychology from Excelsior College, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, Certified Youth Sports Administrator, Member Psi Chi International Honors Society, Member California Parks and Recreational Society, Member National Recreation and Parks Association
How long have you lived in Eastvale? 
We have lived in Eastvale since the summer of 2001.
Visioning thoughts for Eastvale?
I see Eastvale becoming a safe, strong and vibrant city that is attractive to businesses, residents and visitors. I see Eastvale on the short list of examples that everyone gives when asked “where in Southern California would you want to live/work?”
What legacy you would want to establish for our community?
I hope to help establish the foundation for a city that generations of people will be proud to claim they’re from.
What you want to be remembered for?
For being a great Dad and hopefully Grandad and for being a good friend. For helping to create beautiful parks and meaningful recreational experiences that are an integral part of what makes Eastvale the desirable city it is.

Jeff DeGrandpre, age 56
Family: Married to Deanne and we have 5 children and 3 grandchildren.
Educational background and/or committees or groups you belong to?
Highway 15 improvement task force, Southern California High speed railway task force, Charter member, Eastvale Chamber of Commerce, Past treasurer and Board member of the Chino Valley YMCA, Past planning committee in Chino Hills, President, Chino Hills Municipal Advisory Council.
How long have you lived in Eastvale? 6 years.
Visioning thoughts for Eastvale?
I would like to bring more jobs to Eastvale and attract additional commercial businesses.
What legacy you would want to establish for our community?
To have Eastvale be the primary destination for people to raise their families.
What you want to be remembered for?
Working hard for over three years as President of the EIC to make cityhood a reality.

Ike Bootsma, age 63
Family: Married to Squeaker and we have 4 children: 2 girls and 2 boys. We have 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Squeaker and I have raised our oldest granddaughter Kammi who graduated this year from Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Educational background and/or committees or groups you belong to?
I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 1972 with B.S. degree. I am also on the executive board of the California Beef Council and the secretary on the Calf Nursery Board
How Long have you lived in Eastvale? 
I have lived in Eastvale for 36 years.
Visioning thoughts for Eastvale?
My vision for Eastvale is a community that will work together for best interest for all involved.