Ryan A. Vienna

Councilmember - District 4Numbered District Map ImageRyan Vienna - Copy
Re-Elected: 3/17, 06/22
Term Expires: 6/26
E-Mail: rvienna@sandimasca.gov

Ryan A. Vienna, elected to the City Council in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, has a wealth of experience in public service. Prior to his election, he was an active member of the City’s Public Safety Commission from 2015 to 2017. Ryan represents or has represented San Dimas in various regional organizations, including the League of California Cities, the California Contract Cities Association, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, and as an alternate representative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), and the Foothill Transit Governing Board. These roles involve making decisions that impact not only San Dimas but also neighboring communities.

Throughout his tenure, Ryan has been involved in a variety of city committees and commissions. He serves as the City Council liaison to the Public Safety Commission, the Equestrian Commission, and as an alternate liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission. He also sits on the City’s Finance Committee, which oversees the City’s finances and financial audits. Additionally, Ryan participates in an ad-hoc committee with the Bonita Unified School District, working collaboratively on issues of mutual interest between the city and the district.

Ryan has had a distinguished career in law enforcement. Since 2005, he has served as a sworn peace officer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, where he has earned numerous awards and commendations and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. He is a graduate of the 291st session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA), an honor reserved for the nation’s top law enforcement professionals. 

A longtime San Dimas resident, Ryan has called the city home since 1984. He is married to his wife, Nicole, an accomplished forensic neurophysiologist and small business owner in private practice in San Dimas. Together, they are avid scuba divers who enjoy traveling, dining, and engaging in community service.

Ryan’s academic achievements are impressive. He graduated from Citrus College with three Associate degrees in Administration of Justice, Biological and Physical Sciences & Mathematics, and Fine & Performing Arts, earning honors. He went on to graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from the College of Business and Public Management at the University of La Verne (ULV). Ryan furthered his education with a Master’s degree in Leadership from the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California (USC) and a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia (UVA). Currently, Ryan is pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Safety from UVA.

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