Andy Licht (Beverly Hills City Council At-Large, California, candidate 2026)
Andy Licht is running for election to the Beverly Hills City Council At-Large in California. Licht is on the ballot in the general election on June 2, 2026.[source]
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Biography
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Elections
General election
The general election will occur on June 2, 2026.
General election for Beverly Hills City Council At-Large (3 seats)
The following candidates are running in the general election for Beverly Hills City Council At-Large on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Barry Axelrod (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Lester Friedman (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Andrew Kole (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Andy Licht (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jonathan Mariande (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Sharona R. Nazarian (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Rebecca Pynoos (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Ariel Rofeim (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Clayton M. Saunders (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Russell Stuart (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Roger Tanenbaum (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Campaign website
Licht's campaign website stated the following:
ANDY'S VISION FOR BEVERLY HILLS
Experience, Safety, and Smart Planning
Andy Licht is a lifelong Beverly Hills resident, a film producer, and a seasoned civic leader with more than 14 years of service on City commissions, including as Chair of the Planning Commission. His platform reflects deep institutional knowledge, a commitment to public safety, and a clear approach to protecting Beverly Hills’ character while responsibly planning for the future.
Public Safety and Community Protection
Public safety is Andy Licht’s top priority. Beverly Hills must remain a safe, welcoming city for residents, visitors, businesses, and families.
- Support Police and Fire Departments: Ensure BHPD and Fire Department have the resources, staffing, and technology they need to respond quickly and effectively.
- Combat Antisemitism and Hate Crimes: Strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and community organizations to combat antisemitism and hate crimes and improve security around synagogues, schools, and community centers.
- Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness: Coordinate with regional partners and proactively address risks in areas like Franklin Canyon.
- Protect Neighborhood Quality of Life: Address speeding, reckless driving, and excessive vehicle noise through stronger enforcement, helping keep our streets safe and our neighborhoods peaceful.
Smart Planning and Responsible Development
Andy Licht believes Beverly Hills can meet state requirements without sacrificing its charm, scale, and quality of life.
- Navigate Builder’s Remedy Challenges: Use experience from the Planning Commission to proactively plan, engage early, and reduce costly litigation tied to state housing mandates.
- Protect Neighborhood Character: Advocate for thoughtful planning that respects existing neighborhoods while meeting legal obligations.
- Reduce Lawsuits and Legal Costs: Shift from reactive decision-making to strategic, early planning that saves the city millions in legal fees.
- Balanced Growth: Ensure development enhances the city rather than overwhelms it, learning from prior projects such as One Beverly Hills, where height and scale were reduced through careful negotiation.
- Improve Customer Service at City Hall: Establish an Ombudsman to help residents navigate and expedite residential and commercial building permits, ensuring a more responsive, efficient, and transparent process.
Fiscal Responsibility and Good Governance
With a professional background managing complex budgets and negotiations, Andy Licht brings a practical, results-driven mindset to City Hall.
- Protect Beverly Hills’ Financial Stability: Maintain balanced budgets, safeguard reserves, and ensure responsible spending so Beverly Hills remains fiscally strong while continuing to deliver the high-quality services residents expect.
- Responsible Budgeting: Apply private-sector experience to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and transparently.
- Reduce Wasteful Spending: Minimize unnecessary legal and consultant costs through better planning and collaboration.
- Electricity Governance: Strengthen oversight and coordination with Southern California Edison to address reliability issues and improve communication with residents.
- Consensus Building: Ensure every part of our city is represented on key commissions and bring residents and decision-makers together so every voice is heard and solutions are driven by collaboration, not divisive politics.
Protecting Families, Renters, Seniors, and Vulnerable Residents
A strong Beverly Hills is one that protects everyone who calls it home.
- Fully Support Our Schools and JPA: Continue to fully support our students and families by funding the JPA at current levels even during tough budget times.
- Fair Treatment for Renters: Support rent control while ensuring landlords maintain properties to Beverly Hills’ high standards.
- Prevent Displacement: Promote policies that keep long-term residents in their homes.
- Help Seniors Age in Place: Expand programs and services that allow seniors to remain safely and comfortably in Beverly Hills.
- Address Homelessness with Compassion and Accountability: Work with the County, neighboring cities, and service providers on coordinated solutions that connect individuals to services, housing, and job programs while ensuring transparency and protecting Beverly Hills’ quality of life.
— Andy Licht's campaign website (April 4, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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