Remarks by Debra Porada
17 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Please join me in the pledge to our great flag. Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So at this time, I will let the record reflect any written communications for which there are none. And then I will like to call upon Fire Chief Mike Gerken to give us a brief overview of the program.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Coming up will be the Ontario Heritage Cemetery Tour where they look up five distinguished individuals at the cemetery. They talk to their history about the people. They dress up in the period clothing. So tickets are on sale at Logan's Candies. And so please support the Ontario Heritage. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I'd like to talk a little bit or ask questions about number 13.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. And maybe only would you please acknowledge Councilman Wapner because he also wanted to make some comments.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“You know, Alan, you do, but I was speaking first, so you needed to allow me to finish what I was doing, and now it's your turn.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'll make a motion that we approve. And I know that this has been something that all of us have been wanting for a long time. I mean, at least for the 17 years that I've been on this council, I used to work at LAC, USC Medical Center, and we used to go to Porto's and Glendale. Somebody would make the run, you know, and come back with everything. And so it's just been something that, I mean, I'd go to the Glendale Cedar, sit there and wait for the matriarch to pass me by and, you know, hi, I'm Debbie, and we really would like you in Ontario.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'm not clear yet as to what we're asking.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Please join me for the pledge to our great flag. Ready, begin.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Before everybody else leaves, I'd like to comment that was saying there were deficit spending addressed by Mr. .”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“So I just want to, I don't want to, you know, so what I have here tonight is that I know that everybody has a lot of questions And I know that we all want answers and we want them quickly. But we have to allow the FBI and the federal investigators to do their jobs. This is an active investigation. We cannot get ahead of the process. I want you all to know that the campaign finance reports are publicly available on the website. So everybody that would like to have access to them, you can. I know that patience is a difficult part because we all want answers. I'm asking everyone to please give…”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“One fun thing coming up in September, I think it's the third weekend in September, will be the cruise and reunion car show. So hopefully everybody puts that on their agenda and we'll see you out there that weekend.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Good evening everybody. So here we go. So the FBI executed search warrants at council members' residence and served subpoenas at this city and the Ontario airport. Those are significant events that have understandably raised questions throughout our community. While the investigation continues, it is our responsibility to determine what's in the best interest of the city and the public institutions that we represent. Board and committee assignments are not personal entitlements. They are appointments made by this Council to represent the City of Ontario. When circumstances change, it is our…”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026