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Council appoints Michael Carroll to fill District 4 vacancy; swearing-in set for Nov. 18, 2025
Summary
After public comment and candidate statements, the Lake Elsinore City Council appointed Michael Carroll to the District 4 seat vacated by Natasha Johnson. The vote followed a recommendation from a two-member subcommittee and split council views on whether to appoint or call a special election.
The Lake Elsinore City Council appointed Michael Carroll to fill the District 4 vacancy created by the resignation of Natasha Johnson, voting after a public hearing and candidate statements. The council announced Carroll will be formally sworn in at the Nov. 18, 2025 regular meeting.
City Clerk (staff) said the vacancy was created when former Councilmember Natasha Johnson submitted her resignation on 09/08/2025 and noted that, under state law and council policy No. 200-11, the council could either appoint a replacement or call a special election. The staff report said the city accepted applications for two weeks, received…
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