January signals board reorganizations for local agencies and districts, though the City Council of Big Bear Lake elected Liz Harris as mayor in December. On Monday, the Community Services District named Marge McDonald to the presidential post, though the secret ballot aspect of the election will prompt a new vote this month or next. As of tomorrow, January 6, both the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Planning Commission and Airport District to Hold Board Reorganizations on Wednesday; Airport District Celebrates 30 Years
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Sub-Committee Moves Forward in Process Allowing DWP Board Representation from All Service Areas, Not Just Big Bear Lake
Key representatives of the City of Big Bear Lake and the Department of Water and Power met this morning, to discuss an amendment to the city charter, 20some years later, that would allow all DWP customers, rather than only those in Big Bear Lake, to apply to serve on the DWP Board of Commissioners. Though the meeting included discussion by DWP Chairman (and past City … [Read more...] about Sub-Committee Moves Forward in Process Allowing DWP Board Representation from All Service Areas, Not Just Big Bear Lake
City and DWP to Discuss City Charter Amendment for Board Requirements
Department of Water and Power customers outside of the City of Big Bear Lake, some of whom have long campaigned for opportunity to serve on the DWP Board of Commissioners, will be pleased to know that a meeting will be held on Monday morning, during which time an amendment to the city charter will be discussed. At present, only those who live in Big Bear Lake are eligible to … [Read more...] about City and DWP to Discuss City Charter Amendment for Board Requirements
City Council Update: New PCFs Take Oath, Village Specific Plan Moves Forward, Marijuana Dispensaries Denied, and Street Name Changes Approved
This week’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake opened with two presentation items, including a proclamation recognizing Big Bear Discovery Center Director Denis Thomas (who retires in January after an eight-year run) and the oath of office to the Big Bear Lake Fire Department’s new paid call firefighters Jared Cheek, Jenny Plumhoff, Brian Geary, Brandon Draucker and … [Read more...] about City Council Update: New PCFs Take Oath, Village Specific Plan Moves Forward, Marijuana Dispensaries Denied, and Street Name Changes Approved
City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman
The new mayor of Big Bear Lake for the coming year is Liz Harris, following a 4-1 vote at last night’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Outgoing Mayor Rick Herrick opened the Council reorganization by noting, “I’ve truly enjoyed the last few years, sitting here as mayor,” though added, “it’s time for somebody else to sit here for a bit” before nominating Harris, … [Read more...] about City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman