Mayor Eddie Tejeda
Elected: 2016, 2020 (District 2)
Current Term 2020-2024
Council Committee Assignments
City Commissions and Boards
Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission (alternate)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (primary)
Planning Commission (primary)
Street Tree Committee (primary)
Area-Wide Committees/Community Organizations
CONFIRE Board of Directors (alternate)
Santa Ana River Wash Committee (alternate)
Redlands Service Club (alternate)
Inland Empire Economic Partnership (alternate)
Background / Employment
Worked for Payless Drugstore, Thrifty/Payless, and Rite Aid from 1989 – 2004.
Worked for 7-11 on Tennessee and Lugonia Ave. from 2004-2010 as a part-time clerk.
Worked for the THINK Together After School Program from 2009-2011.
Eddie attended Crafton Hills Community College and California State University San Bernardino where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Special Education and teaching credentials for Multiple Subjects.
After receiving his credential in Special Education, Eddie worked for San Jose Unified School District, Beaumont Unified School District and currently Rialto Unified School District where he has worked as a teacher with students who have moderate to severe disabilities since 2012 and enjoys teaching and being an advocate for the needs of his students.
Community Involvement
North Redlands Visioning Committee 2005-2007
Citizens of Redlands for Redlands 2005
Redlands Good-Neighbor Coalition 2007-2008
Volunteer Park Ranger 2010
Personal
Eddie is married to his wife Rosana and has three children: Nicholas, Daisy, and Sebastian.
Eddie has resided in Redlands since 1995.
Eddie’s hobbies include casual bike rides and walks with his family throughout the community. Eddie and his family visit local retail and entertainment venues as well as enjoy time in the local mountains and state beaches.