Ciudad de Loma LindaCandidato para Consejo Municipal

Gabriel Uribe, Public Health Manager, announced his candidacy for one of two seats for Loma Linda City Council after 8 years of no citywide elections.  Mr. Uribe  is a long-time community leader in the Inland Empire who has dedicated his career to the service of underrepresented communities.  After completing his studies at La Sierra University, Mr. Uribe led efforts to bring social integration opportunities for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to more than 20 area schools and 2 college campuses.  His efforts were featured on the Emmy nominated Fox 11*Special Best Buddies Friends Indeed.  His passion for community inclusion led him to broaden his career outlook in the direction of public health.  Mr. Uribe has advocated for equitable healthcare access for seniors and persons with disabilities by leading efforts to make physician’s offices accessible across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.  He has been a leader in preparing healthcare professionals to better serve underrepresented communities and has been a featured speaker for trainings sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the California Department of Health Care Services.

I am a proud Loma Linda resident looking to serve Loma Linda residents and people who work, worship or visit our beautiful city.  As a a public health professional, my focus has always been to serve and improve the communities that have become my home.  As a professional, I have implemented programs that have provided foster youth, low and middle income families, women, people who are LGBT+, seniors and persons with disabilities access to appropriate healthcare and access to essential services. As a community leader, I am aware that fiscal responsibility and doing the right thing are not mutually exclusive.  I believe that safe communities happen when citizens genuinely care for others.  When we set the stage for our children to have safe places to play in, learn in, and grow in, we begin to eliminate spaces that foster crime and contempt toward fellow citizens.  As a Council Member, I will ensure our resources are focused on improving the standards for all residents, ensuring city services are provided with great customer service. I will provide opportunities for public personnel to work side-by-side with residents to meet their needs and fulfill the city’s motto, Serving Man.