Draft:Randall Putz
Politician in California
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Randall Putz (born June 19, 1963) is an American businessman, environmentalist, and politician currently serving as the Mayor of Big Bear Lake, California.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, Putz has been a local elected official since 2008.[2]
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Randall Putz | |
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| Mayor of Big Bear Lake, California | |
| Assumed office December 10, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Perri Melnick |
| Member of the Big Bear Lake City Council | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Director of the Big Bear Lake Fire Authority | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Board Member of the League of California Cities | |
| Assumed office 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1963 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beth Wheat |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Oregon (BS) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Website | citybigbearlake |
Early life and education
Putz was born and raised in California. He attended the University of Oregon, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS).[2]
Business career
Putz is an entrepreneur who has founded multiple technology and marketing organizations. He is the CEO of Gobo, LLC, a consulting firm providing marketing and technology services to government and corporate clients.[3] In 2014, Putz developed California’s first Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) infographic, a tool now used by over 140 school districts to communicate educational goals to stakeholders.[4]
In 2018, he opened the Chirp Nature Center in Big Bear Lake.[2] He is also a founding member of the Bear Valley Education Trust, receiving their Golden Apple Award in 2022.[1]
Political career
Putz's political career began with his election to the Bear Valley Unified School District Governing Board in 2008, where he served until 2012.[1] He was elected to the Big Bear Lake City Council in 2014 and re-elected in 2022.[2] He has been appointed Mayor for three terms: 2020, 2023, and 2026.[1]
During regional weather emergencies, such as Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023, Putz has represented the city as a spokesperson on national news outlets regarding local infrastructure and recovery efforts.[5]
Regional and state leadership
Putz holds several leadership roles, including:
- Chairman: Big Bear Fire Authority and the Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority.[2]
- League of California Cities: Putz serves on the Board of Directors for the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) and was previously the President of the Desert-Mountain Division.[1]
- Advocacy: He served as an advisor to the Southern California Montane Forests Project and represented District 11 as a Regional Councilmember for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).[2]
Awards
In 2023, Putz was honored with the Larry Chimbole Outstanding Public Service Award from the League of California Cities.[6] In 2024, he received the Triple Torch Award for excellence in municipal leadership.[1]
Personal life
Putz and his wife, Beth Wheat, have two children. He is a co-founder of the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation and is an active participant in trail running and mountain biking.[2]
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