Wildomar mayor spotlights business growth, public safety investments and new permitting tools in 2025 State of the City

Mayor Ashley DiFilippo told attendees at Wildomar City’s 2025 State of the City that the city is growing "with intention," pointing to new businesses, public‑safety investments and several infrastructure projects meant to ease daily life for residents.

"Wildomar has never felt more connected or full of momentum," DiFilippo said as she outlined plans for parks, road improvements and economic development. She credited partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses and neighboring cities for recent progress.

DiFilippo said the city welcomed 154 new businesses this year and processed 377 renewals, yielding about $9,000,000 in sales tax revenue that supports local services. Local owners who spoke at the event described how community support helped them through openings and the pandemic.

Public safety was a central theme. DiFilippo and public‑safety partners noted increased traffic enforcement funded through Measure AA, and Captain Mark Boyd of the Lake Elsinore Sheriff Station said an additional motor officer has been assigned to Wildomar. "Deputy Wiley hit the streets in July 2025," Captain Boyd said, and he emphasized continuing efforts to improve response times and community outreach.

Fire Chief Dustin Reed reported that Wildomar runs under a Riverside County CAL FIRE cooperative model, and that city crews met NFPA response‑time standards while handling more than 5,700 calls. Reed previewed community outreach programs such as nurse navigation to connect residents to appropriate health services.

Healthcare infrastructure also featured in the address. Jared Giles, CEO of Inland Valley Hospital, described a new 100‑bed patient tower that adds about 80 licensed private beds, new emergency services and a cath lab. Giles said the hospitals are "planning for ribbon cutting ceremonies in mid February with the first patients scheduled for March 2."

The mayor also described capital projects designed to improve transportation and recreation, including the Palomar Street and Cemetery Improvement Project (road widening, sidewalks, bike lanes, new signals, cemetery walls and accessibility upgrades) and initial work on a planned 20‑acre park that will add parking, a bridge over the flood control channel and irrigation.

DiFilippo closed by urging residents to stay engaged with city government. "This is your city. Your voice matters," she said, and encouraged attendance at meetings and community events as the city moves into its next chapter.

The State of the City program included civic recognitions (Citizen, Volunteer, and Nonprofit of the Year) and brief remarks from business owners and nonprofit leaders. No formal votes or council actions occurred during the event; it was a report and celebration of ongoing programs and projects.