Beaumont City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jim Mercado

Candidate for City Council

6 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Jim Mercado is running for Beaumont City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed to voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Beaumont resident and community leader running on a Smart Growth platform.

Where Jim Mercado stands: positions on the record

Community benefits1 sourced position

Calls for every major development project to state in writing what it gives back, including local hiring, wage standards or park contributions.
“Require every major project to say what it gives back. Put it in writing.”
Own statementJim Mercado for Beaumont City Council

Development review1 sourced position

Wants major subdivisions, warehouses, big-box stores and infrastructure agreements discussed in public before a vote rather than passed on the consent calendar.
“Every major development gets a real public conversation, not a consent calendar vote”
Own statementJim Mercado for Beaumont City Council

Downtown1 sourced position

Says his priority is turning the city's 2024 downtown revitalization plan into reality with events, business support and public spaces.
“Jim’s priority is turning that plan into reality with monthly events, support for local businesses, and public spaces where the people of Beaumont feel completely at home.”
Own statementJim Mercado for Beaumont City Council

Labor standards1 sourced position

Supports prevailing wage requirements on city construction contracts.
“Jim supports prevailing wage requirements on city construction contracts.”
Own statementJim Mercado for Beaumont City Council

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