June 17th, 2025 Club Meeting Speaker #1 Speaker: Paul Chakalian Running For: U.S. House of Representatives CA 23 Summary of Candidacy: If elected, Paul will work across the aisle to deliver concrete improvements in our communities by reducing costs for working families, supporting businesses and schools, and ensuring access to quality healthcare and our shared natural spaces. His top priorities are: (1) Addressing the housing affordability and insurance crisis, (2) Funding 4-year degree programs at high-desert community colleges, and (3) Building a Level I Trauma Center in the high-desert and increasing quality healthcare access for all residents including veterans and individuals on Medicare and Medicaid. Website: https://www.paulforca23.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulforca23/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-Chakalian-for-Congress/61575467699922/
June 17th, 2025 Club Meeting Speaker #2 Speaker: Randall PutzCandidate For: CA Assembly District 34 Candidate Info: Randall Putz brings 16 years of proven experience in elected office and a lifetime commitment to service. He currently serves on the Big Bear Lake City Council, where he has been Mayor twice, and honored with statewide recognition for excellence in public service. As an area resident for 25 years, he has held leadership roles with a variety of local and regional agencies focused on public safety, education, transportation, conservation, and planning. Randy is a native Californian, father, small business owner, and community advocate who cares deeply about the future of our region. He stands for transparency, accountability, and fairness that honors labor and equity. In Sacramento he will continue to fight for the attention and resources we need and deserve, putting planet over profit, and people over billionaires. Links: Candidate Website: https://putzforassembly.com/ Social Media: putzforassembly
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Monthly Meetings
Regular monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7PM at 26816 CA-189, State Hwy 189, Blue Jay, CA. To join via Zoom, email mountainbeardemsecretary@gmail.com