Patch Candidate Profile: Lloyd White For Beaumont City Council

BEAUMONT, CA — With election day approaching, Beaumont voters are preparing to cast ballots in contests that could shape the future of their community, including City Council races.

City Council members approve local policies and municipal budgets, oversee public services and make decisions that affect residents, businesses and neighborhood development.

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Patch asked all Beaumont City Council candidates to answer questions about their campaigns, and we are publishing their responses.

Meet Lloyd White, candidate for Beaumont City Council at-large:

What is your campaign website?

LloydWhiteForBeaumont.com

What is your educational background?

BA from UCLA and an MBA from University of Redlands

What is your occupation?

Web Application Developer

Briefly tell us about your family.

Married 39 years to Marti White. Two children: Caitlin age 24, Riley age 21.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

Age

65.

Do you have previous experience in public office, appointive or elective?

Yes, elected Beaumont City Council.

Why are you seeking this office?

I'm seeking reelection because I care deeply about Beaumont and the people who call it home. My wife and I raised our children here. When I first ran in 2014, our city faced a financial crisis and residents had good reason to question their government. I wanted to help put Beaumont on a better path.

We've made progress, but there is more to do. I want to see our transportation projects completed, our streets improved, and our local economy grow while keeping the city financially strong. Serving on the City Council has given me the opportunity to fight for those priorities, and I'm asking residents for the chance to continue that work.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most pressing issue facing Beaumont residents is keeping our roads and infrastructure ahead of our growth. Families feel the impact every day in traffic, delayed trips across town, and streets that need attention.

I intend to keep pushing forward the Pennsylvania Avenue grade separation, the Potrero interchange, citywide street repairs, and other projects that make it easier and safer to get around. My work on the Riverside County Transportation Commission helps me advocate for the funding these projects require. I will also insist that new development contributes to the infrastructure it needs, while protecting the financial stability Beaumont has worked hard to rebuild. Growth should improve life for the people who already call Beaumont home.

If applicable, what are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

The clearest difference is my record. I took office as Beaumont faced a financial crisis and a corruption investigation. I worked with investigators, asked difficult questions, and helped the city rebuild its finances and public trust. Residents can judge my work by what I have done, not just what I promise to do.

I also bring years of service on the Riverside County Transportation Commission, where I have advocated for the projects Beaumont needs as it grows. My priorities are completing those projects, supporting public safety and local businesses, and keeping the city financially responsible. I respect anyone willing to run for office, but I believe my experience and record prepare me to keep this work moving.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

(No response)

What more can the city do to support local businesses and increase tax revenue?

The city can support local businesses by making it easier to open, expand, and stay in Beaumont. That means clear permit requirements, timely decisions, and a city staff that helps business owners solve problems. We should also keep investing in roads and public safety so customers and employees can reach local businesses easily.

To increase tax revenue, I want Beaumont to attract more employers, restaurants, and retailers while helping existing businesses grow. We should focus on businesses residents want and currently travel to other cities to visit. A stronger local economy creates jobs and sales tax revenue that can support city services without placing the entire burden on homeowners.

What types of infrastructure projects would you like to see the city invest in?

I want Beaumont to invest in the infrastructure residents rely on every day: well-maintained streets, safer intersections, sidewalks, and routes that let people move across the city without getting stuck at railroad crossings. The Pennsylvania Avenue grade separation, Potrero interchange, and Second Street extension are priorities because they address traffic and improve access for residents and businesses.

We also need to plan water, sewer, and public safety facilities alongside future growth. My focus is on securing outside funding and requiring new development to pay its fair share, so existing residents are not left with the bill.

What can you do to address public trust following years of corruption scandals involving city officials?

Public trust is earned through actions people can see. I joined the City Council in 2014, when Beaumont faced serious financial and ethical problems. I worked with investigators, pressed for answers, and helped guide the city through its recovery. I know how much damage those scandals did to residents' confidence.

I will continue to ask difficult questions, insist on clear financial reporting, and make sure major decisions are explained in public. Residents should be able to see how their money is spent, why decisions are made, and whether the city delivers what it promises. No official, including me, should expect trust without accountability.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Beyond infrastructure, I will focus on public safety, the cost of maintaining city services, and economic opportunity. As Beaumont grows, we need to plan for police and fire services, maintain the streets and facilities we already have, and make sure new development contributes its fair share.

I also want to help existing businesses thrive and attract more jobs, restaurants, and shopping options to Beaumont.

Throughout the campaign, I will talk openly about how the city spends residents' money and how we can keep Beaumont financially strong. These issues are connected: growth should bring real benefits to the people who live here.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I would point first to my work during Beaumont's financial and corruption crisis. Soon after taking office in 2014, I raised questions about the city's finances and worked with the district attorney's investigative team. I also helped bring the city and WRCOG to the negotiating table over a judgment that threatened Beaumont's financial future. Those were difficult years, and I stayed focused on accountability and the city's recovery.

I would also point to my service on the Riverside County Transportation Commission. I have advocated for the funding and regional cooperation Beaumont needs to move major transportation projects forward, including the Pennsylvania Avenue grade separation and Potrero interchange. These experiences have taught me how to ask hard questions, work through complex problems, and keep pursuing results over many years.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

The best advice I ever received was to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. That stayed with me during Beaumont's financial crisis and corruption investigation. Asking questions and speaking up was not always comfortable, but the people who trusted me to represent them deserved nothing less. I still try to follow that advice in every decision I make on the City Council.