How did the City of Fontana transform from a former steel town into an $898M economic powerhouse and the supply chain hub of the Inland Empire? In this episode of Adding Value, host Shy Assar sits down with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren to break down how industrial real estate directly funds local quality of life. Mayor Warren reveals how the city converts commercial development fees and sales tax into 58 public parks, repaved streets, fully funded public safety, and high-paying local manufacturing jobs.
What We Discuss:
Managing an $898M budget with strict fiscal responsibility
Manufacturing vs. logistics: What’s really inside Fontana’s industrial buildings
Adaptive reuse: How industrial zoning supports churches, schools, and a regional homeless navigation center
Pro-business initiatives, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure-first planning
Mayor Warren’s journey in public service and vision for a historic 5th term
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