Staff Reports
Bio Courtesy City of Eastvale
Last month, Joseph M. Tessari was voted unaminously to be Eastvale’s newest councilmember. (Photo Courtesy: Joe Tessari)
Eastvale – Recently selected to replace Jeff DeGrandpre at the August 6 City Council meeting – by unanimous vote – Joseph M. Tessari has taken the vacant council seat in Eastvale to fill the remainder of the term.
Tessari is a Marine Corps veteran who served with the Infantry and Military police. He is a Pennsylvania native who became a resident of California in 1987. Tessari worked as an independent contractor in the real estate appraisal industry before being appointed as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff in 1995. He currently works as a Detective for LASD, and is committed to a higher quality, proactive law enforcement presence in our community.
Tessari moved to the Eastvale area with his wife, Lanee, and their three children in 2006. All of their children have attended or currently attend Eastvale Elementary, River Heights Intermediate and Roosevelt High.
Tessari was a proponent of Eastvale’s incorporation and served as one the City’s first Planning Commissioners until August 2014. His new term as a City Council member will end in November 2016.
Tessari frequently volunteers in the community. He is a board member for the Eastvale Kiwanis Club, and has served as the club’s President for the past two years. He is a volunteer in his church and an active member of our community. Tessari can be found at most local community events enjoying the company of fellow residents.
Moving forward, Tessari believes the City needs to remain focused on economic development, superior public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
