Meet Joe
Joe Alvanez is a husband, father, IT professional, community organizer, and problem-solver who believes public service begins with showing up for people. The son of an immigrant and a pastor, Joe grew up with a deep respect for hard work, service, and looking out for your neighbors. Those values shaped his belief that government should be accessible, accountable, and responsive to the people it serves.
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Through grassroots organizing in Fontana, Joe has worked alongside residents advocating for working families, cleaner air, honest government, and a stronger voice in the decisions shaping their neighborhoods.
Joe has built his career in technology, supporting housing systems where accurate records, secure information, and reliable access matter every day. He solves problems when information is missing, systems fail, or people cannot access the records and tools they depend on.
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Combined with his background in Public Sector Management at California State University, Northridge, Joe brings a practical understanding of both information systems and public institutions. He knows that good government depends on accurate records, responsible administration, and public trust. Joe believes public information should go beyond simply being available. Residents should be able to find it, understand it, and use it to participate in their local government. government.
As City Clerk, Joe will bring a service-focused approach to open records, accountable government, accessible elections, and better use of technology. He wants a Clerk’s office where residents can get answers without having to know how City Hall works first, and where public information helps people participate and hold government accountable. He’s the Computer Guy for Clerk, with a community organizer’s heart.
Experience & Skills
Why an IT background matters for the City Clerk's office.
Modern Records
Make agendas, minutes, ordinances, and public records easier to search, access, and understand.
Fair Elections
Make election information clear and easy to find, from candidates and campaign funding to filings, deadlines, and voting information.
Easy Access
Make Clerk services, public records, forms, and meeting information easier to access online with simple tools that help residents quickly find what they need.
Technology That Serves
Bring a problem-solving mindset to the Clerk’s office to strengthen organization, protect public information, and improve how residents access city records.