Big Bear Lake City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Kara
Flietstra
Kara Flietstra is running for Big Bear Lake City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sonia Ibarra.
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The race · City Council District 2
- 01Kara FlietstraYou’re reading
- 02Sonia Ibarra
Background
- About
- Small business owner who opened Dank Donuts and The Moonridge Room in Big Bear Lake. She describes herself as a small business owner, employer, volunteer and neighbor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Kara Flietstra
5 sourced01Housing1 sourced position
Says she will fight to keep Big Bear a place people can afford to live and work, not just visit.
Keeping Big Bear a place people can afford to live, work, and build a future–not just visit.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
02Transparency1 sourced position
Calls for a City Hall that listens to and communicates with residents.
A City Hall that listens, communicates, and works with the people it serves.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
03Local economy1 sourced position
Lists a strong local economy where small businesses can grow and create local jobs as a priority.
A strong local economy where small businesses can grow and create good local jobs.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
04Environment1 sourced position
Lists protecting Big Bear's environment as a priority.
Protecting what makes Big Bear special - our beautiful environment.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
05Replenish Big Bear1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes; not a direct quote
During public comment on the Replenish Big Bear item, said younger residents care about the community and that preserving vital local resources is important.
Own statementCity of Big Bear Lake · Aug 12, 2026Link
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