Mike Cline has spent his life serving our nation. Now he is ready to serve the people of Oceanside—with practical leadership focused on affordability, public safety, and protecting the beaches and community we call home.
Mike’s connection to District 1 is not a campaign talking point. It is a multigenerational story built in the neighborhoods, schools, community organizations, and coastal spaces of Oceanside.
Mike Cline was born and raised in Oceanside. Before entering military service, he participated in the Boy Scouts and Civil Air Patrol—early experiences that helped shape his sense of duty, teamwork, and responsibility.
He later enlisted in the service, became a combat veteran, and retired after service in Army Special Operations. Mike also served as an Army Museum Director, helping preserve and share the history of those who served.
His commitment continued at home. Mike co-founded the Military Legacy Foundation, founded Reeftiger Corp., and has served on community, charitable, nonprofit, and military remembrance or memorial-related boards. He is a proud member of the Elks and has remained active with local organizations and nonprofits.
“I have spent my life serving our nation. Now I am ready to serve the people of Oceanside.”
Mike’s campaign is centered on everyday issues that affect Oceanside residents, families, veterans, small businesses, and future generations.
Keep Oceanside livable for the people who call it home.
Local government should seek practical ways to reduce unnecessary financial pressure, spend responsibly, support local residents and small businesses, and protect the ability of longtime residents and future generations to remain in Oceanside.
Safe streets, neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces.
Oceanside should be a city where residents, families, visitors, and local businesses feel comfortable living, working, walking, and gathering. Mike supports responsible public-safety efforts centered on safe, well-maintained communities.
Preserve the coastline that helps define Oceanside.
Mike believes in responsible stewardship of clean, welcoming coastal areas—protecting the natural beauty of Oceanside while balancing community access, recreation, tourism, and the needs of future generations.
Mike is committed to representing the neighborhoods, streets, businesses, public spaces, harbor, and beaches that make District 1 home.
Mike continued serving through nonprofit leadership, community organizations, charitable work, board service, and efforts to preserve the legacy of military service.
This campaign is about putting Oceanside first. Join the team and help bring service-driven, community-focused leadership to City Hall.
Together, we can work toward a safer, more affordable Oceanside while protecting the beaches, neighborhoods, and community we call home.