Andrew Sauer

Andrew Sauer is a software developer and Eagle Scout who has lived in Big Bear City's East Valley for five years. He currently serves on two local boards — the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) and the Sugarloaf Property Owners Association — and previously served on the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association board.

I've been coming to Big Bear for nearly two decades. My wife and family made it our permanent home five years ago. When we first visited, we were struck by something you notice immediately: this is a real community. People know their neighbors. The mountains and wilderness are part of daily life here.

Since moving here, I've come to understand that mountain communities face unique challenges. We're isolated. Services that urban areas take for granted - reliable water, wastewater treatment, waste collection - require more careful planning and investment.

My background as a software developer and Eagle Scout taught me systematic thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and service to community. I've applied those skills to three local boards: the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (2025–present), the Sugarloaf Property Owners Association (2022–present), and the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association (2021–2024). That experience taught me how to ask good questions, understand complex systems, and work toward solutions that serve everyone.

My experience on three local boards is what I want to bring to the CSD board: better communication with residents, practical use of technology, and stronger regional partnerships.

I spend time on the trails behind Sugarloaf and throughout the San Gorgonio Wilderness. That connection to the land makes stewardship personal to me. When I'm not hiking, you'll probably find me at Sonora's Cantina, Tropicali, Cafe Crepe, Oakside, or Murray's.

I want to help ensure that Big Bear remains a healthy, well-managed community where essential services are reliable and affordable.

Andrew Sauer is running for the Big Bear City CSD Board to strengthen communication between the district and East Valley residents. His priorities include proactive updates on service changes, practical use of technology in district operations, and closer coordination with regional agencies like BBARWA and the Big Bear Fire Authority.

I'm running because I think there's an opportunity to strengthen how the CSD connects with the residents it serves. Most people in East Valley don't think much about their water, wastewater, or trash service — and that's a sign things are working. But when changes come up, I'd like residents to feel informed and included, not surprised.

I also think the board benefits from a range of perspectives. My background in software development and my experience on three local boards have taught me how to ask good questions, work through details, and focus on practical outcomes.

This is a nonpartisan, local race. I'm not running to make a political statement. I'm running because I use these services, I care about how they're managed, and I think I can contribute.