{"id":804688,"date":"2026-04-27T12:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=804688"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:37:01","slug":"rancho-cucamonga-resident-publishes-personal-oath-of-service-to-encourage-civic-accountability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/rancho-cucamonga-resident-publishes-personal-oath-of-service-to-encourage-civic-accountability_804688.html","title":{"rendered":"Rancho Cucamonga Resident Publishes Personal Oath of Service to Encourage Civic Accountability"},"content":{"rendered":"
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David VanGorden states \u201cThis oath is simply a way to put those expectations into words and share them openly.\u201d He is running for Rancho Cucamonga City Council District 2 against incumbent Kristine Scott and candidate DeJonae Shaw.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
At a time when many communities are calling for greater transparency and accountability in local government, Rancho Cucamonga resident David VanGorden has taken an uncommon step<\/div>\n

At a time when many communities are calling for greater transparency and accountability in local government, Rancho Cucamonga resident David VanGorden has taken an uncommon step — publishing a personal oath of service outlining how he believes public officials should serve their communities.<\/p>\n

While oaths are traditionally administered after an individual is elected or appointed to public office, VanGorden chose to make his commitments public in advance, framing the effort as a way to encourage open dialogue and clearer expectations between residents and those who seek to represent them.<\/p>\n

The oath, available on his website,<\/a> focuses on principles such as transparency, accessibility, and thoughtful decision-making. It reflects a broader conversation taking place in many communities about how local leaders engage with residents and communicate decisions that impact daily life.<\/p>\n

“People want to understand how decisions are made and feel confident that their concerns are being considered,” VanGorden said. “This oath is simply a way to put those expectations into words and share them openly.”<\/p>\n

The published oath outlines several core ideas, including:<\/p>\n