Beaumont City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Mike Lara

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Mike Lara, the incumbent, 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 councilmember for 12 years who worked 35 years in public service with the County of Riverside.

Where Mike Lara stands: positions on the record

Budget1 sourced position

Seconded the motion to adopt the fiscal year 2026-27 city budget, appropriation limit and five-year capital plan (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteBeaumont City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026

Public safety2 sourced positions

Moved the motion to approve a one-year fire services agreement with the Riverside County Fire Department, not to exceed $10,053,935 (passed 4-0, Mayor Voigt recused, June 2026).
Council voteBeaumont City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
Cites police hiring, street rehabilitation and a new fire station among results of his time on the council.
“Together, we balanced the city’s budget, hired an additional 42 police officers, rehabilitated more than 65% of Beaumont’s streets, and opened a new fire station to improve emergency response and public safety.”
Own statementMike Lara candidate statement, City of Beaumont · Jul 27, 2026

Development review1 sourced position

Moved the motion directing staff to do public outreach and draft an ordinance regulating digital billboards, including possible economic development components (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteBeaumont City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026

Priorities1 sourced position

Lists his priorities as public safety, reducing traffic congestion and quality of life for residents.
“My priorities remain strengthening public safety, reducing traffic congestion, and improving the quality of life for every resident.”
Own statementMike Lara candidate statement, City of Beaumont · Jul 27, 2026

In their words

Cites police hiring, street rehabilitation and a new fire station among results of his time on the council.
Jul 27, 2026 ·Mike Lara candidate statement, City of Beaumont · Jul 27, 2026

On the record

Moved the motion to approve a one-year fire services agreement with the Riverside County Fire Department, not to exceed $10,053,935 (passed 4-0, Mayor Voigt recused, June 2026).
Jun 16, 2026 ·Beaumont City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026

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