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Cultural Heritage Commissioner Andy Licht announced his candidacy for the Beverly Hills City Council in the June election.

As municipal elections draw closer, the Beverly Hills City Council at its Jan. 21 meeting considered a number of items regarding the election's enactment and regulations. 

The Beverly Hills City Council provided direction on priorities for the 2026-27 fiscal year at the Jan. 13 City Council Study Session.

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission at its Jan. 8 meeting approved a resolution to recommend that the City Council adopt an updated Open Space Element (OSE) in the city's General Plan.

A proposed development at 9229 Wilshire Blvd. will be reconsidered by the Beverly Hills Planning Commission at almost twice its original height following a decision by the City Council at its Jan. 13 meeting.  

Councilmember John Mirisch filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate against Huma Ahmed, in her capacity as clerk of the city of Beverly Hills; the office of the city clerk; and the city of Beverly Hills on Jan. 12 in Los Angeles Superior Court. 

Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board Member Amanda Stern demanded to be installed as the board’s next vice president at a heated board meeting on Jan. 13.

Beverly Hills City Councilmember Lester Friedman has announced exclusively to the Courier that he will seek reelection this year for his third and final term.

The Beverly Hills Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously approved the placement of stop signs in every direction at the intersection of Whitworth and Oakhurst drives at its Jan. 6 meeting.

In the upcoming year, the city of Beverly Hills, along with Los Angeles County, will take part in several significant elections.