Mayor· 2025-2026
Brigit Bennington
Hesperia
About
Drawing on her background as a former city employee, Brigit Bennington's platform centers on the foundational needs of the city. Her primary priorities are securing essential funding to improve local infrastructure, specifically roads, and enhancing public safety services for Hesperia residents.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureBennington prioritizes increasing funding for local roads.
- public-safetyBennington prioritizes increasing funding for public safety.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 2:23:54
- Avg per meeting
- 7:34
- Segments
- 3057
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
2025 California Fire Code adoption
A full sprinkler retrofit would cost the applicant roughly $100,000; the on-site hydrant is a cheaper alternative.
Animal Shelter Operations and Leadership
Staffing shortages at the shelter may carry overtime and care costs; none quantified.
Topaz and Main Street intersection safety
Fire flow analysis concerns
Unknown — the county feasibility study and possible city pump/tank investments are still being costed.
Fence ordinance selective-enforcement allegation
Unpermitted sidewalk and mobile food vending
Mobile spay and neuter services for pets
Up to $75,000 for one year of mobile spay and neuter services.
Resolution 2016-05 on refugee relocation
Speakers warned of potential costs for housing, medical, and educational services if refugee resettlement expanded.
Council conduct and alleged release of protected records
Potential city legal costs if an investigation or litigation results.
Fire protection for sub-5,000-square-foot buildings
A full sprinkler retrofit would cost the applicant roughly $100,000; the on-site hydrant is a cheaper alternative.
December 2025 storm flooding and basin failure
Storm damage repair costs, potential damage claims from residents, and future basin retrofit costs are all on the table.
Animal shelter conditions
Unknown; council asked whether training or a consultant could be funded at minimal cost.
Meeting livestream and public input registration setup
Stolen senior dog from Carpet Corral
V-ditch code enforcement on Earhart Avenue
Animal Control Services and Fees
Recurring weed abatement citation over a city culvert
Residents face a $100 non-refundable fee to dispute citations for city infrastructure issues.
Fire department drone program coming to Hesperia
Faster, smarter responses could save engine hours and reduce wasted dispatches.
Commercial trucks at 8698 Oakwood Avenue
Residents fear falling home values, and one neighbor said the eye sore is hurting the sale of his house.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bennington was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.