The Stop Yucca Mesa Annexation Coalition was organized in December 2008 in response to the Town of Yucca Valley's threat to take over Yucca Mesa's land and water by applying for a Sphere of Influence to be followed by Annexation through the Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County (LAFCO).

Our Mission:

To preserve the economic and rural environment of Yucca Mesa against the Town of Yucca Valley's exploitation of Yucca's Mesa's land, water, and services deemed not in the best interest of the residents, landowners, voters, and taxpayers.

Public Communication: 

• Education and information
• Collaborative efforts with citizens, officials, and other organizations
• Support of community-based organizing and solutions
• Speakers' Bureau

Our Stop Yucca Mesa Annexation Steering Committee: 

• Elizabeth Karman, Co-Founder and Coalition Spokesperson
• Robert N. Karman, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Technical Consultant
• Michael McGrath, Yucca Mesa Improvement Association Liaison
• Maryan Barkley, Flamingo Heights Community Association Liaison
• Betty Munson, Johnson Valley Improvement Association Liaison
• Ken Stermetz, Landers Liaison
• Ann Thompson, Mailings Chairman
• Nick Bellew, Southwest Quadrant Captain
• Rick Sayers, Southeast Quadrant Captain
• Carl Schmitt, Northeast Quadrant Captain
• Lary Callendar, Northwest Quadrant Captain
• Jason Buckley, Sign Master