Next Beverly Hills Election June 2, 2026-Seeking Candidates
Are you ready to run as a candidate? City Council and Treasurer are non-partisan seats, but the current City Council has turned too far to the right and we need candidates that will balance that out. We need candidates who will focus on Beverly Hills and uphold our freedoms and the law.
The next Beverly Hills Municipal Election is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Election will be for: 3 City Council seats and the City Treasurer.
FILING PERIOD: Monday, February 9, 2026 - Friday, March 6, 2026
Current and past members of our City Council shut down a legal abortion clinic and is trying to sue it into bankrupcy for attempting to open in Beverly Hills. They are also spending a great deal of money and time traveling to foreign countries and building monuments to foreign countries with our tax dollars, the latter of which will bring security risks. A potential fiscal crisis is coming to our city in 2026/27 but the spending is out of control on items that have no benefit to our community. If you are ready, willing and able to help steer Beverly Hills back on track, you should consider running. This election is about putting OUR city first, beyond that it's how we relate within greater Los Angeles City, County and our State of California, NOT how we work with countries outside the United States.
There are multiple candidate training opportunities such as Run For Something (https://runforsomething.net/) where you can get help on getting started and how to campaign. Some are specific for women, others by party, but there are groups that will help you learn how to run and be successful.
Remember: Nothing changes if nothing changes.
REASONS TO RUN
Running for a local city council can be powerful because it’s one of the closest ways to shape everyday life in your community. Here are the main reasons people choose to do it:
1. You can make visible, practical change
City councils decide on things that affect residents daily—housing, zoning, roads, public safety funding, parks, schools partnerships, and local businesses. The impact is often faster and more tangible than at higher levels of government.
2. You represent voices that may be ignored
Local government is where underrepresented groups can most realistically gain a seat at the table. If certain neighborhoods, renters, young people, or minority communities aren’t being heard, a council seat lets you advocate directly for them.
3. You don’t need to be a career politician
Many city council members are teachers, small business owners, engineers, activists, or parents. The barrier to entry is lower than state or national office, and lived experience often matters more than political résumé.
4. You shape the future of your city
Decisions about growth, climate resilience, transportation, and economic development often happen locally first. Serving on council lets you influence what your city looks like 10–30 years from now.
5. You build trust in democracy
When people personally know their representatives, government feels more accountable and human. Being accessible—answering emails, attending community events—can restore faith in local institutions.
6. It’s a platform for leadership and learning
You gain skills in negotiation, budgeting, law, and coalition-building. For some, it’s a calling in itself; for others, it’s a foundation for broader public service.
7. Someone has to step up
Many council seats go uncontested. Running isn’t always about ambition—it’s about responsibility when you believe your community deserves better leadership.