Apple Valley candidate vows 2028 return as council incumbents hold lead
Heading into the weekend, Town of Apple Valley Council incumbents continue to hold off their challengers, while one mayoral candidate promises to run again. On Thursday, Mayor Scott Nassif remained in the lead over mayoral candidates David Dencker and Robert Lucero , according to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. Since Tuesday’s election, Nassif has earned 7,984 votes, or 48.58%, compared to Dencker’s 6,073 votes, or 36.95%, and Lucero’s 2,377 votes, or 14.46%. In 2002, Nassif earned his first council seat and won reelection bids every four years through 2018. He was first elected unopposed as mayor in 2022 and 2024. On Wednesday, Nassif took to social media to thank the residents of Apple Valley. “While there are still many votes left to be counted, I'm encouraged by the results so far,” Nassif said. “My family and I are incredibly grateful for your support and the confidence you've placed in me.” Nassif supporters Several people told the Daily Press their loyalty to Nassif stems from his over two decades of experience on the council. “Scott Nassif has been around the block a few times and he knows how to run the town,” Ryan Smith said. “I’ll vote for an
