Big Bear Lake City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Beveridge
Michael Beveridge is running for Big Bear Lake City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ernie Mendoza.
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The race · City Council District 3
- 01Michael BeveridgeYou’re reading
- 02Ernie Mendoza
Background
- About
- Business owner who has lived in Big Bear Lake since 1988, when he purchased Honey Bear Lodge. Since 2002 he has worked with the city and county to remodel homes.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Owner
- 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: Michael Beveridge
6 sourced01Village parking1 sourced position
As vice chair of the Planning Commission, made the motion and voted yes to approve use permits for the Bartlett Parking Lot Extension (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Commission voteCity of Big Bear Lake · Apr 15, 2026Link
02Business signs1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Planning Commission to recommend a code amendment on temporary commercial A-frame signs (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Commission voteCity of Big Bear Lake · Aug 5, 2026Link
03DWP board1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council he did not understand why the city would want to take over the DWP now, noting some of its service area is outside city limits.
Own statementCity of Big Bear Lake · Sep 9, 2026Link
04Local economy1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of simplifying the city's filming process and urged the council to remain business friendly.
Own statementCity of Big Bear Lake · Jul 8, 2026Link
05Housing1 sourced position
Says he has worked to provide affordable rental housing for local workforce families.
I have worked to provide affordable rental housing for our local workforce families.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
06Environment1 sourced position
Lists keeping the small-town spirit and protecting the natural environment among his reasons for running.
We protect the natural environment that attracted us here.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidate statements, City of Big Bear Lake) · Sep 29, 2026Link
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