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Member of the City Council since 2014, re-elected in 2024. (Term expires in 2028)Biography
Lynne B. Kennedy has dedicated more than four decades to education, public service, and community leadership. A Rancho Cucamonga resident since 1980, she currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 Council Member, having served on the City Council since 2014.
Before entering elected office, Lynne built a distinguished 40-year career in public education. Beginning as a mathematics teacher, she went on to serve as an assistant principal, principal, district administrator, superintendent, and Executive Director of the Alliance for Education at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. Her career has centered on expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and building partnerships among education, business, labor, government, and community organizations.
Lynne earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Redlands, a Master’s Degree in School Administration from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University. Her doctoral research on Algebra as a gateway to educational and career opportunities received both the Claremont Graduate University Urban Leadership Achievement Award and the Phi Delta Kappa Dissertation of the Year Award.
Lynne’s leadership extends throughout California. She served as President of the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) in 2024–25 and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors, advocating for California cities and strong local government.
Deeply committed to community service, Lynne is a charter member of the San Bernardino Valley Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and remains actively involved in organizations supporting education, families, and the Inland Empire. Faith is also an important part of her life, and she serves on the Board of Directors and Guest Services Ministry Team at Hillside Community Church.
Throughout her career, Lynne has approached leadership with a commitment to integrity, fiscal responsibility, public safety, thoughtful growth, and meaningful community engagement. Her experience in education, local government, and statewide leadership continues to guide her service to the community she has proudly called home for more than 45 years.
Lynne has been married for over 40 years to Michael Kennedy, an attorney and senior partner at Estelle & Kennedy, A Professional Law Corporation.