Applications sought for District 2 City Council seat

Press release from the City of Menifee:

MENIFEE – The City of Menifee is now accepting Statements of Interest from qualified registered voters in District 2 for consideration of appointment to the City Council. The submission period begins on Dec. 23, 2024, and runs through Jan. 7, 2025, at 5 p.m.

To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years or older and be a registered voter in the City of Menifee within District 2. Verification of voter registration will be confirmed upon submittal of the Statement of Interest. Applicants can confirm their Council district by visiting www.cityofmenifee.us/maps.

The Statement of Interest form may be submitted online at www.cityofmenifee.us/District2, downloaded from the City's website at http://www.cityofmenifee.us/district2pdf, or picked up at City Hall (29844 Haun Road). Forms submitted by applicants that meet the eligibility requirements will be provided to the City Council for review. Statements of Interest may include the applicant’s background, qualifications, and reasons for seeking appointment to the District 2 council seat.

A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Jan. 15, 2025, during which each eligible applicant will present to the City Council and have the opportunity to address the predetermined questions listed on the Statement of Interest Form. The City Council may ask follow-up questions to clarify any statements provided. The City Council may choose to make an appointment on Jan. 15, 2025, or can continue the matter to a future meeting for consideration.

This appointment fills the vacancy in District 2 following the November 2024 election. The seat was previously held by Ricky Estrada, who was sworn in as Mayor on Dec. 17, 2024. The term of the District 2 council seat would begin at the date of appointment through the certification of the November 4, 2026 election.

For questions or to email submissions, please contact Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk, at sroseen@cityofmenifee.us or 951-672-6777. Submissions can also be delivered to City Hall. Please note that City Hall will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday season.