Larry McCallon is a well known name to those involved in GOP circles in San Bernardino County. He’s an elected member of the San Bernardino County Republican Central Committee, now having served two years on the County Party’s Executive Committee. He’s on the City Council in Highland (which he pointed out to me is the city at the base of the mountains before you climb up to Big Bear). With over two decades of service to his country in the Air Force, Larry is a patriot, and a recipient of the Bronze Star award.
Soon, Larry will become well known in statewide Republican circles as he joins the State GOP Board of Directors as a Regional Vice Chairman. Larry is a good conservative, and a smart one (contrary to popular belief, not all conservatives are smart). I support him for this office, and I hope you do, too. Currently McCallon is running unopposed for this seat which has been occupied by Acquanetta Warren, who is forced to retire due to term limits.
Below is a column from Larry, and below that — some of his endorsements!
FROM LARRY MCCALLON
As a lifelong Republican, and candidate for the Vice Chair Inland Region of the California Republican Party (CRP) in February 2009, I believe that government is the best when it is limited in scope, that economic growth comes through free enterprise and lower taxes, that individuals and their families need to be responsible for themselves, and that our country’s security is assured only by a strong national defense.
My goal as a regional Vice Chair will be to promote and elect candidates to local, state, and federal offices who also believe in these values. To do this, we need to increase Republican registrations by having a voter registration program that emphasizes our core Republican values. However, registration is not enough. It does no good to have Republicans registered if they don’t vote on election day. Therefore, we need to build strong precinct organizations that will ensure that Republican voters turn out to vote on election day. We also need to encourage and support Republican candidates for local non-partisan offices to strengthen our "bench" for future state and national elective office. Of course, raising the funds needed to accomplish these efforts is absolutely essential for any of them to be successful.
As the Inland Region’s Vice Chair, I pledge to work with the county Chairman and affiliated organizations to help organize volunteer efforts; to help develop and implement registration and voter turnout plans; and to facilitate communications and interactions between campaign organizations, the CRP, and each County Republican Party.
I am an elected member of the San Bernardino County Republican Party having served on its Executive Committee for two years. The following biographical information will help you get to know more about me and my experience:
The County Board of Supervisors appointed McCallon to the County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee where he serves as the Vice Chair. He is President of the League of California Cities Inland Empire Division, is a member of the League’s Board of Directors, serves on the League’s Admin Services Policy Committee, and is a graduate of the League’s Mayors and Council Members Leadership in Action Program. He has been awarded a Leadership Fellow Certificate of Achievement in the National League of Cities (NLC) Leadership program and is a graduate of the SCAG Regional Leadership Academy at USC.
Prior to his position on the Council, McCallon was a City of Highland Planning Commissioner, a member of the City’s Community Trails Committee, and served two terms as President of the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to election, he was also appointed by the Board of Supervisors to the San Bernardino County Flood Control Zone 3 Advisory Commission where he continues to serve as the Vice Chair.
McCallon served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and was awarded the Bronze Star medal during the Vietnam War. McCallon is a retired local businessman with 18 years experience as President and CEO of McFAM Corporation dba McCLEANERS. Prior to retirement, he also directed multi-million dollar aerospace development and production programs at the Northrop Grumman Corporation. He received the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce’s Presidents Award in 1998, Business of the Year Award in 1999, and Member of the Year Award in 2000. He also received the 1999 Small Business Recognition Award from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
In addition to his civic duties, McCallon is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Highland and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church’s Global Outreach activities both locally and around the world. From 2000 to 2006, he was on the Board of Directors of the Arrowhead United Way, and he served on their Planning and Allocation Committee .
McCallon received two Bachelor of Science degrees from The University of Michigan and a Master of Science degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is married and has four children and eight grandchildren.
I am proud to be a Republican and I look forward to serving as the Inland Region Vice Chair!
Larry McCallon
Board of Equalization member Bill Leonard
State Senator Bob Dutton
Assemblyman Bill Emmerson
Assemblyman Anthony Adams
Assemblyman Paul Cook
Assemblyman Curt Hagman
Former State Senator Jim Brulte
SB County Supervisor Paul Biane
SB County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt
SB County Supervisor Gary Ovitt
SB County Supervisor Neil Derry
Current CRP Vice Chair Inland Region Acquanetta Warren
February 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am
As the first person to hold this position, I also wholeheartedly support Larry. He will be a great addition to the CRP board.