Needles Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Janet
Jernigan
Janet Jernigan, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Needles in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeff Williams.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Janet JerniganYou’re reading
- 02Jeff Williams
Background
- About
- Janet Jernigan has been Mayor of Needles since 2022. She shared a Farmers Insurance business with her husband in downtown Needles for 34 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Janet Jernigan
8 sourced01Hotel tax (Measure K)1 sourced position
Signed the official ballot argument in favor of Measure K, which raises the hotel tax from 10% to 14% in phases.
Keep the revenue local. Keep investing in Needles. Vote YES on Measure K.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
02Bond (Measure L)1 sourced position
Signed the official ballot argument in favor of Measure L, up to $11.2 million in bonds for streets, sidewalks and parks.
Vote YES on Measure L to repair, improve, and invest in Needles.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
03Council pay (Measure D)1 sourced position
Signed the official ballot argument in favor of Measure D, which raises council pay from $1 to $150 a month.
After 68 years at $1 per month, it is time to update this outdated Charter provision.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
04Electric rates1 sourced position
Voted yes, as a Needles Public Utility Authority member, on a 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge (passed 7-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Needles · Sep 8, 2026Link
05Route 66 sign1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000 (passed 6-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Needles · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Priorities1 sourced position
Says she believes in responsible budgeting, transparent government and listening to residents.
I believe in responsible budgeting, transparent government, and listening to our residents.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
07Past candidacies2 sourced positions
Ran for Mayor of Needles in 2024 (won).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Results, Nov. 5, 2024 General ElectionLink
Ran for Mayor of Needles in 2022 (won).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Results, Nov. 8, 2022 General ElectionLink
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