The Mote Vote – Working For Big Bear. Working For You.

OUR HOME | OUR DREAMS | OUR FUTURE

Thank YOU!

My name is Bynette Mote. I am a full-time resident in Big Bear Lake and proudly served as one of our City’s Planning Commissioners from 2018 to 2020 and one of your City Councilmembers from 2020 to 2024, among other community roles.

I was honored to have earned your confidence and worked hard these last 3+ years to be a voice for all of my District 5 neighbors. I came to City Council to help people, and to help our community. It has been very clearly communicated to me that I will no longer be allowed to help in this current environment, and that I have a different standard of work and ethical behavior.

I have appreciated your support immensely! My contact details are below if I can ever be of any help.

It has been an honor to represent this community.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Financial | Operations | Leadership
Professional Strategic Planning

I offered 25 years of management experience from small biz to $250M+ budgets for Global corporations and 2 years in Government.

My Big Bear Resume

My Business Resume

BALANCED PERSPECTIVE

Non-Partisan | Local Neutrality | Equality
Not Taking Political Endorsements

I offered an ethical, open mind in listening to all parties before decision-making and had no local agenda nor business conflicts of interest.

My Commission Meeting Videos

My Ethics In Writing

PASSION FOR BIG BEAR’S FUTURE

Community | Economy | Sustainability
Inspiring Younger Generation Involvement

I offered a fresh outlook, time, active energy, communication and motivation from a love of our Valley, residents, visitors & businesses.

My Big Bear Photo Gallery

Meet The Motes

BYNETTE’S BIG BEAR PHOTO GALLERY

Community Worker, Supporter & Volunteer

When my husband Greg and I moved up to Big Bear Lake, we instantly fell in love with our Valley and have enjoyed working, supporting and volunteering in many ways since then. Click below for some highlights!

Active Indoors

Active Indoors
City Planning Commission & More

Having the opportunity to add our voices to such a unique community has never been more rewarding.

Active Outdoors

Active Outdoors
Big Bear Trail Hosting & More

From monitoring trails to parking bikes, we have found a variety of outdoor activities to support.

Active Fun

Just For Fun
Rose Parade Floats & More

Work hard, play hard, volunteer hard. You never know where you will find us when we aren’t working.

Goals I would like to see achieved for Big Bear Lake

My main focus on City Council was to represent YOU, my District 5 neighbors and constituents. Your concerns, your desires, what you would like to see done. I also concentrated my energy on future planning for our City and the following are just some of the areas in which I saw a need.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

My goal was to see us actively pursue opportunities to enhance our economy, fill the vacant buildings, improve services, essentially grow our prosperity and the quality of life for all residents and visitors alike.

GENERAL IDEAS:
– Support year-round clientele and business growth for our community
– Attract more small businesses and motivate renovations with incentives

SUSTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE

My goal was to see us be able to handle the increasing visitation without seeing and feeling the impact to our natural environment, the forest, wildlife and trails, traffic and services.

GENERAL IDEAS:
– Improved signage, trash cans, restrooms, parking
– Minimize vehicle use with more public transportation, walking districts, a loop path around the lake

BALANCED TOURISM

My goal was to see us have stable, positive relationships across everyone living, working and visiting here, to minimize the issues and frustrations that year-round tourism can bring about.

GENERAL IDEAS:
– Further education for visitors through marketing and businesses
– Improve regulations, transparency and increase enforcements on code for short-term rentals

BEAUTIFUL BIG BEAR FUTURE

My goal was to see us continue planning an ideal future for Big Bear, from well-maintained public places to balancing housing needs, and give our valley its best inviting look and feel for decades beyond.

GENERAL IDEAS:
– Motivate owners to rent affordable, long-term homes vs short-term
– Improve focus for high quality public areas, sidewalks, parks