Montclair Accountability Project

08/04/2026

Son of county supervisor whose home and office were searched by federal authorities drops out of race he launched less than three weeks ago.

08/02/2026

Accountability starts with awareness.
​Recent developments in San Bernardino County highlight why active local oversight is so critical. Residents deserve leaders who operate with total integrity and zero conflicts of interest.
​Staying engaged is the first step toward stronger local leadership.

The FBI served search warrants this week at the homes and offices of some of San Bernardino County’s most influential elected leaders, an Inland-based attorney and a San Gabriel Valley Chinese-language media executive. Each have deep…

07/13/2026

Accountability Means No Double Standards 🏛️📉

​At the latest City Council meeting, a Montclair resident called attention to a stark policy contrast regarding how municipal debt and financial obligations are handled by our local government.

​According to the public meeting record, the city is moving forward with placing property liens on 177 local families for past-due trash and sewer utility accounts. Yet, as the speaker highlighted, the grand total of what all 177 families owe combined is less than the $500,000+ court judgment owed individually by Councilmember Ben Lopez following a civil lawsuit brought by two city employees.

​The Core Question:

When everyday citizens face immediate consequences like water shut-offs or property liens for code enforcement fines, should a sitting official be held to the same standard? As a fiduciary trustee overseeing millions in public taxpayer funds, accountability means ensuring that public rules apply equally to everyone—dais included.

​💬 What do you think? Should elected officials be held to the same financial collection standards as residents? Share your thoughts below.

​ FiduciaryDuty LocalGovernment

07/09/2026

What does good leadership mean to you? 👇

​Real leadership starts with the basics: Integrity that builds trust. Empathy that listens to the community.

​The Montclair Civic Center represents all of us, and the decisions made inside those walls should always reflect our shared community values. The Montclair Accountability Project was started to ensure transparency, focus, and open communication remain at the forefront of our local governance.

​Let's start the conversation. Drop a comment below with the number one value you want to see in local government.

​ GoodGovernance LocalGovernment