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Lake Elsinore council cancels Nov. 5 elections, appoints unopposed candidates

Lake Elsinore City Council · August 21, 2024
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Summary

At a special meeting the Lake Elsinore City Council voted unanimously to accept certifications showing three uncontested races and adopted a resolution to appoint the candidates — cancelling the Nov. 5, 2024 elections for City Council Districts 4 and 5 and city treasurer; staff said the move could save about $138,500.

Lake Elsinore — The City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting to receive certifications that there were not more candidates than offices for two council districts and the city treasurer, and to appoint the unopposed candidates rather than hold the Nov. 5, 2024 election.

City Clerk Alvarez told the council that "canceling the election could save the city approximately $138,500," and explained that under the California Elections Code the council may appoint candidates when…

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