Needles Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jeff
Williams
Jeff Williams is running for mayor of Needles in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janet Jernigan.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Janet JerniganIncumbent
- 02Jeff WilliamsYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Jeff Williams is a retired deputy sheriff and a former Mayor of Needles. His statement says he served the city for two decades as a City Council Member, Vice Mayor and Mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Deputy Sheriff
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Jeff Williams
5 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Says that as mayor he would promote responsible economic development, maintain safety, improve city services and infrastructure, and spend tax dollars wisely.
As Mayor, I will continue working to promote responsible economic development, maintain safety, improve city services and infrastructure, and ensure tax dollars are spent wisely.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
02Economic development1 sourced position
Says he attended International Council of Shopping Centers conferences to recruit businesses, helping bring Dollar General, AutoZone and Hampton Inn to Needles.
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
03Off-highway vehicles1 sourced position
Says he helped secure legislation making Needles the only city in California with street access for off-highway vehicles.
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
04Education1 sourced position
Says he was instrumental in bringing Palo Verde College to Needles and supported the bond measure for its permanent campus.
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Needles candidate statements and measures) · Sep 29, 2026Link
05Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Needles in 2020 (won).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Results, Nov. 3, 2020 General ElectionLink
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