Former San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia is firing back at allegations made by recall organizer Arthur Anderson, calling claims that he accepted cash donations while in office “completely false” and “bogus.”
Anderson, executive director of The People of San Bernardino, accused Valdivia of unethical fundraising practices during his tenure, linking him to ongoing recall efforts against Ward 1 Councilmember Theodore Sanchez. Valdivia, however, insists the accusations are baseless and warns they could have legal consequences.
“That is completely false and bogus,” Valdivia said. “I’ve never even had a cup of coffee with him. I don’t know him. For him to make these false claims is open to libel, which I might explore.”
While rejecting Anderson’s claims, Valdivia questioned why his name was being pulled into the controversy surrounding Sanchez’s potential removal from office.
“The real issue is Ted Sanchez,” Valdivia said. “If [Anderson] has a bone to pick with Ted Sanchez, it shouldn’t be about Valdivia or [Councilman Fred] Shorett. This is a Ted issue, and Ted will face this giant in his district. To drag current or former elected officials into it is foul.”
Since leaving office in 2022, Valdivia has built a consulting practice, AAdvantage Communications, specializing in public affairs, public policy, land use, and government relations. His firm serves clients in California and beyond, including major projects in Atlanta, the cities of...
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