Mayor Brian Berkson

Brian Berkson, Mayor

Term: 4 Years
District: Council District 3
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Biography

As a resident since 2004, Brian, his wife Samantha, and their three children reside in the Glen Avon area of the City of Jurupa Valley. Their children both attend Jurupa Unified District schools and the family enjoys participating in Jurupa Valley sports and family-friendly events.

Community Involvement

As an active resident, he has coached AYSO, assists where needed with the Indian Hills Swim Team, and served on the Jurupa Fastpitch Board. Brian has served on the City Council continuously since December 2014 and last served as Mayor in 2019.

Education & Work Experience

Brian earned his degree in Business Management from California State Northridge and started a water conservation business in 1988. He obtained a State of California General and Plumbing Contracting License. (B&C-36, Licence Number 802077). Currently, Brian is working as a Project Manager for a real estate development and investment banking company in Santa Ana, California.

Boards

As a City Council Member, Brian serves on the following local boards:

• Alternate, Riverside Transit Agency
• Alternate, Metrolink Board of Directors
• Chair, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Western Riverside County Programs & Projects Committee
• Chair, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Toll Policy & Operations Committee
• Member, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Future Funding Committee
• Member, Riverside County Transportation Commission, SR-91 Advisory Committee
• Member, Mobile Source Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MRSC)
• Northwest Transportation Now Coalition 
• Metrolink/Southern California Regional Rail Authority