Big Bear City Community Services District Director
What does this office do?
- Setting the district's budget and the rates or assessments it charges
- Deciding which services the district provides, such as water, sewer, parks, or fire
- Hiring and overseeing the general manager
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Infrastructure
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Alexander William Veremis's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Al Ziegler, a semi-retired businessman, was elected to the Big Bear City Community Services District board in 2014, 2018 and 2022 and was its vice president from 2019 through 2022. We found no published statement of his priorities.
Records: Public Infrastructure 9 for, Government Spending Reduction 5 against, Government Efficiency 1 for
Nonpartisan
Andrew Sauer is a software developer from Sugarloaf who sits on the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency board. He wants recorded, televised board meetings with Spanish translation, better technology, a bill-help program for seniors, and affordable rates.
Records: Public Infrastructure 5 for, Government Spending Reduction 3 against
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Bob Rowe is president of the Big Bear City Community Services District board, which he joined by appointment in 2022 before being elected that year. He works in telecommunications and was board vice president from 2023 to 2025. We found no published statement of his priorities.
Nonpartisan
Eileen Berne is a retired financial analyst who spent her last 15 working years at the district as its fire and EMS financial coordinator and financial analyst. She names the future of fire protection, the district's finances, and regional wastewater projects as key issues.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jo Rowe, an educator, was elected to the Big Bear City Community Services District board in 2024 for a term ending in November 2026. We found no published statement of her priorities.
Nonpartisan
Margaret Tiefenthaler has spent 12 years helping Big Bear Valley residents age 60 and older find services and stay independent. She says ending the Big Bear Fire Authority agreement must not weaken emergency services, and she wants fair cost-sharing on water projects.
Nonpartisan
Miguel J. Gonzalez is a real estate broker who says he has spent years researching local issues and sharing facts with residents. He says he will push for openness, careful spending, long-term planning, and clear communication.
Nonpartisan
Patrice M. Duncan has more than 25 years in sales and marketing, has led the Sugarloaf Community Association for six years, and is a Big Bear Fire Safe Council director. She says she will bring careful money management, honest communication, and listening to residents.
Nonpartisan
Theodore Joseph Trentman owns Big Bear Television and runs BigBearCity.com, where he has posted recordings of district board meetings. He says he wants clearer communication, more open government, and modern technology so residents stay informed.
Sources: uploads.rov.sbcounty.gov2