JEREMY VAUGHAN
Independent candidate for Mayor of Ridgecrest, California. A Navy veteran running to keep Ridgecrest rising — leadership that listens, brings people together, and stays focused on getting the right result. Answerable to the people of Ridgecrest, not party bosses.
Operational Background
The Case for Independence
"Ridgecrest is rising, and I'm running for Mayor because I believe our best years can still be ahead of us. I have spent my life serving, leading through difficult challenges, and bringing people together around a mission. I want to put that experience to work here at home."
The Core Problem
"A city under construction is a city that believes in its future."
Jeremy Vaughan · U.S. Navy Veteran · Ridgecrest, California
Where He Stands
Priorities for Ridgecrest
Build on the Momentum
Roads and parks improving, schools being rebuilt, healthcare services growing, the Sgt. John Pinney Aquatics Center rising, local businesses investing — keep it going.
Leadership That Listens
Bring people together, make responsible decisions, and stay focused on getting the right result — progress is never automatic.
Service at Home
A community that matters to his family, to him, and to the nation — putting a lifetime of service and mission leadership to work for Ridgecrest.
The Race
Why It Matters
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An independent mayor answerable to the people of Ridgecrest — not to a party.
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A Navy veteran who has led through difficult challenges and brought people together around a mission.
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A city visibly on the way up — and leadership focused on keeping it rising.
The Opportunity
Ridgecrest is a Navy town in the middle of real, visible progress. Jeremy offers it an independent veteran mayor — a leader whose loyalty runs to the community, with the general election on November 3, 2026.