Big Bear Lake City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Ernie
Mendoza
Ernie Mendoza is running for Big Bear Lake City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Beveridge.
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The race · City Council District 3
- 01Michael Beveridge
- 02Ernie MendozaYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired police detective, military veteran and current Big Bear Lake planning commissioner. He also coaches high school football and softball.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Police Detective
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Michael Beveridge and Ernie Mendoza both serve on the city's Planning Commission. City of Big Bear Lake
On the record: Ernie Mendoza
6 sourced01Trash1 sourced position
Lists preventing the proposed dump site on Cienega Boulevard as a priority.
Preventing the proposed dump site on Cienega Boulevard”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
02Budget1 sourced position
Lists addressing declining revenues while keeping a balanced budget and avoiding deficit spending as a priority.
Addressing declining revenues while maintaining a balanced budget and avoiding deficit spending”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
03Streets1 sourced position
Lists District 3 street maintenance and Westside beautification as priorities.
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
04Village parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Planning Commission to approve use permits for the Bartlett Parking Lot Extension (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Commission voteCity of Big Bear Lake · Apr 15, 2026Link
05Business signs1 sourced position
Voted no on the Planning Commission on recommending a code amendment on temporary commercial A-frame signs (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Commission voteCity of Big Bear Lake · Aug 5, 2026Link
06Special events1 sourced position
Made the motion and voted yes on the Planning Commission to approve the first-time Big Bear Rodeo event permit (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Commission voteCity of Big Bear Lake · Jun 3, 2026Link
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