Press Releases
City Counsel Ready to Move Forward
As reported by the Victorville Daily Press, the newly elected city officials were sworn in via Zoom Dec. 7. A portion of the article is below… Hackbarth-McIntyre served on the City Council for 14 years, including the past eight as mayor. She was the second woman ever mayor in Barstow. “It’s been an honor,” she said…
Courtney ready to make ‘significant decisions’ as Barstow’s new Mayor
As reported by Victorville Daily Press on Nov. 14, 2020 Paul Courtney said Barstow residents should be prepared for some significant changes inside City Hall after he’s sworn in as mayor next month. Although ballots are still being counted, Courtney maintains a sizable lead in the race, with nearly 43.7% as of Friday, according to…
Former Barstow Mayor Lawrence Dale reconfirms his support of Paul A. Courtney
PRESS RELEASE Barstow, CALawrence Dale, City of Barstow Mayor, 2000 to 2008, reconfirms his support with a contribution of $500.00 and endorses Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney in his race for Mayor, City of Barstow, 2020.“Paul represents the new type of leader, our city needs. He is a seasoned business person, highly educated, has built several…
Former Barstow Mayors Endorse Dr. Paul A. Courtney for Mayor2020
Sept. 29 PRESS RELEASEBarstow, CA.Joe D. Gomez, City of Barstow Mayor, 2008 to 2012, unites with previous City of Barstow Mayor Lawrence Dale, 2000 to 2008 and endorses Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney in his race for Mayor, City of Barstow, 2020. “Enough is enough, when I left the City as Mayor in 2012, there was…
Daily Press Reports Plans to improve Barstow’s Image
Article originally posted on VVdailypress.com Aug. 16, 2020. CANDIDATE PROFILE: COURTNEY HOPES TO BOOST IMAGE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN BARSTOW For Paul Courtney, the itch to become an elected official arrived while starting a capstone project for his doctorate in 2014. Now called ECBarstow, the nonprofit entrepreneurial resource center helps people graduate from high school,…
HDAOR Supports Paul Courtney for Mayor, Barstow CA
PRESS RELEASE HESPERIA, CA The Trustees of the Local Candidate Recommendation Committee for the High Desert Association of REALTORS announced their support with a contribution of $1000.00 to and for Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney in his race for Mayor, City of Barstow, 2020. “It is people like you that truly make a difference,” Diane Carlton,…
Courtney Submits Signature in Bid for elected Mayor
Barstow, Ca. – Today on the steps of City Hall, Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney addressed a loyal group of supporters who were in attendance as he submitted to the City Clerk’s Office more than 5x the number of required signatures needed to run for the elected seat of Mayor of Barstow. Dr. Courtney will run…
CHANGE is Necessary!
As Barstow moves forward into 2020 and beyond, many citizens question the value of remaining in a community that appears to be disappearing right before our eyes. NOW is the time for leadership that measures and balances the needs of every neighborhood: East, West, North, South, Riverside Drive area, Hawaiian Village area, “The Vill” as…
Mayoral Campaign Announcement
Press Release #3 Good day Barstow Citizen’s! I’m Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney, DBA. I am running for the people to become Mayor of Barstow, 2020. A great city is measured by the quality of the life of the people who live in it. I will serve as a Strong Mayor… #4aBetterBarstow (to get started): Transparency: As…
Courtney says he’ll run for Barstow mayor
Originally posted April 5, 2019 BARSTOW — When Paul Courtney moved back into the city, his first priority was his daughter, followed closely by the community he’s called home for decades. But he couldn’t help but pick up on an apparent disconnect between the City Council and the community they serve as he began attending…