Jess Talamantes
Jess was elected in 2009, named Vice Mayor in 2010 and served as Centennial Mayor during Burbank’s City’s Centennial Celebration. He was re-elected in 2013 and is currently serving his second four year term.
While he spent many years on the front-lines in public safety, he also passionately worked the sidelines as a coach to Burbank’s young athletes. His attention to youth programs and commitment to their success continues to this day through his 2011-2012 Mayoral theme of ‘A Healthy Burbank.’ Some of the initiatives included “Ride a Bike with the Mayor”, The Mayor’s “Healthy Minute” on the Burbank Channel and the “Let’s Move!” campaign in conjunction with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Jess has also been involved in a number of boards and commissions, including:
League of California Cities – L.A. County Division
Treasurer
Board Member
Legislative Committee Member
L.A. County Commission on Local Governmental Services Member
San Fernando Valley Council of Governments
Vice Chair
Transportation Committee Chair
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Regional Council Member – District 42
Transportation Committee Member
Aviation Task Force Member
High Speed Rail & Transit Task Force Member
Burbank City Federal Credit Union
Board Member – 23+ years
While serving on Council, he also remains an active community member, dedicating his time to youth programs and civic outreach, and has been recognized for the following honors:
City of Burbank Athletic Walk of Fame Inductee
Burbank Top Award for Citizenship – presented by Burbank Temporary Aid Center
A Burbank resident since 1962, Jess is a graduate of John Burroughs High School. He earned his B.S. in Fire Protection Administration and Technology from California State University at Los Angeles.
He is married to Sandy with whom he raised three grown children – Eric, Scott and Kristin.