Lake Elsinore City Council
LAKE ELSINORE CITY COUNCIL
2025 STATE OF THE CITY
Mayor Brian Tisdale’s State of the City presentation highlights Lake Elsinore’s achievements, growth, and bold vision for the future. Presented in partnership with the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, the event showcases the City’s milestones, key projects, and the people driving progress under this year’s Dream Bold theme.
Watch the full presentation to see how Lake Elsinore continues to grow, innovate, and inspire.
CITY HALL UPDATES
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
In observance of the following holidays, City Hall will be closed:
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day
- Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving
JOB OPENINGS
The City of Lake Elsinore is looking for talented professionals to join our growing team. Current opportunities include:
- Administrative Assistant
- Community Development Technician (Building Division)
- City Traffic Engineer
- Principal Planner
- Senior Planner
If you’re passionate about serving your community and helping shape Lake Elsinore’s future, explore these positions and apply today!
CLERK'S CORNER
MEASURE Z CITIZEN COMMITTEE
The City of Lake Elsinore is now accepting applications for appointment to the Measure Z Citizen Committee.
The City of Lake Elsinore is seeking applicants to fill three seats on the Measure Z Citizen Committee representing Districts 2, 4, and 5. Appointed members will serve a term ending December 31, 2027. The Measure Z Citizen Committee provides oversight and accountability for the City’s Measure Z funds. Members meet at least twice per year to review and report on the use of funds for public safety and essential services.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must reside in the Council District for which they are appointed (exceptions may apply if no qualified applicants are available in that district).
- Cannot serve on another City Commission, or be a City officer, employee, or contractor.
- Appointment is subject to a routine background check.
How to Apply
Interested residents must complete an Application & Statement of Qualifications by Friday, November 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Applications may be submitted:
Online (Commission/Committee Application Form) or Email or Mail: City Clerk’s Department, 130 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
For questions, contact the City Clerk’s Department at (951) 848-3925.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT
The City of Lake Elsinore’s Economic Development Department is proud to recognize Stadium Pizza as the October 2025 Business in Action Spotlight, part of the City’s Building Better Businesses (B3) initiative.
A longtime local favorite, Stadium Pizza is celebrated for its community spirit, exceptional service, and commitment to supporting local teams and events. This recognition highlights the small businesses that make Lake Elsinore a great place to live, work, and play.
SBDC WORKSHOP
Looking to grow your business? Join the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for a free, in-person workshop on how to access microloans and funding under $50,000.
Participants will learn about financing options for new and existing small businesses — perfect for entrepreneurs ready to start, expand, or sustain their ventures.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Safely dispose of items like paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides, and more. This free event is for residential hazardous waste only—no commercial waste accepted.
Please bring ID and proof of residency. For a full list of accepted items, visit www.lake-elsinore.org.
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
The Lake Elsinore Food Truck Festival takes place every Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Seaport Boat Launch, located at 500 W. Lakeshore Drive. Hosted by Wanderlust Events, this weekly gathering features a rotating lineup of food trucks offering a wide variety of cuisines and sweet treats. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a casual evening by the lake while exploring new flavors in a fun, family-friendly setting. Admission is free, and ample parking is available on site.
SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH
LAKE ELSINORE
LAKE ELSINORE HONORED WITH HELEN PUTNAM AWARD
The City of Lake Elsinore has received a 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence from the League of California Cities for its Lake Management Plan. This prestigious award recognizes innovative city programs that enhance quality of life and serve as models for other communities across California.
Lake Elsinore’s Lake Management Plan was honored for its science-based, collaborative approach to improving water quality, promoting recreation, and protecting the long-term health of the lake — the City’s most treasured natural resource.
LAKE ELSINORE WATER QUALITY UPDATE
As part of our ongoing water quality monitoring program, we are pleased to report that Lake Elsinore currently has no active water quality warnings or advisories in place. Conditions are safe, and the lake is open for recreational use.
We encourage residents and visitors to come out and enjoy all that Lake Elsinore has to offer, including boating, fishing, and lakeside activities. Our team continues to closely monitor the lake to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
The City will continue to test the water on a weekly or bi-weekly basis at this time and will post regular updates on the lake conditions as lab results are received.
Community News
Riverside County voters can cast their ballot in person at one of 23 vote centers beginning Saturday, October 25, with an additional 32 centers opening on November 1 — for a total of 55 locations countywide.
Voters may visit any vote center to cast a ballot, return a completed vote-by-mail ballot, or register and vote on the same day. Each site offers both paper ballots and accessible touchscreen voting units.
Secure ballot drop boxes are also available at 96 locations throughout Riverside County and will remain open until 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 4.
Find vote center and drop box locations through the link below.
Join Animal Friends of the Valleys for a glamorous “Night at the Pawscars”—an evening of elegance, compassion, and celebration. Enjoy a champagne reception, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, heartwarming pet presentations, and live entertainment.
All proceeds support the lifesaving programs of Animal Friends of the Valleys.
Help keep our community clean by maintaining a healthy sewer system
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) works hard to maintain a safe, reliable sewer system — and we need your help!
As a property owner, you’re responsible for your sewer lateral — the pipe connecting your home or building to EVMWD’s system. Proper disposal helps prevent costly backups and protect our community.
Keep fats, oils & grease (FOG) out of the drain:
Pouring FOG down the drain causes clogs and sewer spills. Instead:
- Collect cooled FOG in a container (like a coffee can) and place it in the trash or organics bin per your city’s rules.
- Scrape leftover food, sauces, and oils into the trash before washing dishes.
- Use a sink strainer to catch solids.
Together, we can keep our sewer system healthy and our neighborhoods clean.
There are so many easy ways to stay green this fall — compost your leaves and pumpkins, recycle right, and skip single-use cups! Every small effort helps create a cleaner, greener future for our communities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Join Studio 395 and community partners for the 13th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration!
Experience a vibrant evening on Saturday, November 1, from 4 to 9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Main Street with art displays, photo opportunities, a lowrider car show, live music and dance performances, food vendors, cultural exhibits, and the traditional Catrina procession. This free family-friendly event is presented in partnership with the City of Lake Elsinore, Lake Elsinore Historical Society, Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Lakeside Care Club.
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY
Join us this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, at 9:00 AM at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium as we come together to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country.
This year’s keynote speaker is Army Veteran Norman Swonden. The ceremony will also include the presentation of colors and the reading of names honoring those recognized through our Veterans Brick Program.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS!
New Event! Lake Elsinore Tree Lighting
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Historic Downtown Main Street
Winterfest
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Historic Downtown Main Street
- Vendor spots are now available. Email us here for more information.
- Parade Registration is now open. Click Here to Register.
Breakfast with Santa
- Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium
- More information to come!