Meet Karen
Incumbent council member. Long-time Glendora neighbor.
A trusted city council member.
“Community is built when people come together with respect for one another and commit to working together towards a shared purpose.”
Since 1993, Karen Davis has been actively involved in the Glendora community and has been devoting herself to community service. For over three decades, she has proven herself to be a leader effecting positive change in Glendora.
Karen was first elected to the Glendora City Council in 2005 and has been selected by her peers to serve as Mayor four times. She serves on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Homelessness Committee and is a Board Member on the Regional Housing Trust for the San Gabriel Valley, among other responsibilities. Her local and regional contributions have been recognized as the Glendora Citizen of the Year Award recipient in 2003, a 48th Assembly District Woman of the Year Honoree in 2021, and one of Congresswoman Judy Chu's 27th District Women of Distinction in 2013.
Karen obtained Senior Chaplain Certification from the International Conference of Police Chaplains and has been serving as a chaplain for the Glendora Police Department since 2002. In 2023, she was selected as the recipient of the International Conference of Police Chaplains' John Price "Excellence in Chaplaincy" Award. Only one recipient is selected each year for this prestigious award. She has served as President of the Glendora Ministerial Association since 2016 and serves on various other committees throughout the community and the region. Karen has been a supporter of the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley and has served on their Board of Directors since 2015, including serving as Vice President of the Board from 2018 to 2021. She helped organize Glendora Together, a community organization that promotes dialogue and education around important community issues.
Karen received her B.A. degree from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, and her M.Div. from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX.
She is the pastor of First Christian Church of Glendora, where she has served since 1993. She and her husband, Greg, and their twin daughters enjoy living, working, and playing in Glendora.
Endorsements
“Karen Davis is committed to a Glendora where everyone can thrive. I have had the opportunity to work with Karen for over 15 years on issues that matter to Glendora and the region. I strongly support Karen’s re-election to the Glendora City Council and look forward to working with her to continue building on Glendora’s success.”
“I’m proud to endorse Karen Davis for reelection to the Glendora City Council in District 4.
One of the things I appreciate most about Karen is how often I see her out in the community. She is present, approachable, and truly connected to the people who live here.
Karen leads with a calm and compassionate demeanor, but she is also a fierce advocate when it matters. I’m grateful for her service and strongly support her reelection.”
“As a teacher at Sandburg Middle School, Karen Davis is the first Glendora City Council member I remember consistently seeing at school events long before election season ever rolled around. Over the years, I’ve also seen her at countless community events, always showing up and supporting the people of Glendora. Karen is a true “practice what you preach” leader. She doesn’t just talk about bringing our community together—she puts in the time, does the work, and her actions consistently back up her words. That’s the kind of leadership Glendora deserves.”
“Karen has given her time to the City of Glendora as a City Council member and past mayor.
She is conscientious, super organized, and has compassion for all people. She has shown her capacity for understanding the complexities required of a city council member above and beyond my expectations, and I am sure, many others.”
“Outstanding Representative of the Community. Experienced Leader.”
“Karen has always provided support when I asked for it.”
“Karen Davis is fully committed to the residents of Glendora. Her years on the council have been productive and extremely beneficial. I served with her for 12 years and she has earned my respect and confidence. Please vote to reelect her!”
“Karen is dedicated, passionate and committed to her role as council member. She’s kind, logical, intelligent and has the understanding of how city government works. If she were in my district, she’d have my vote and as a Glendora resident, she has my support.”
“Karen is honest, kind, and truthful. She is admired by citizens, law enforcement and chaplains throughout the San Gabriel Valley. And she has represented our town with dignity for years.”
A few of the folks supporting Karen: Monica Garcia, Glendora Unified School Board Trustee · Steven Mateer · Jerry Heinrich · Michael Clark · Steve Slakey · Larry Bidwell · Tonya Pace · Phil Tenney