Editor’s note: On August 19, the county informed the City of Canyon Lake that it intends to have the names on the ballot, “The county has informed us that we must proceed with including the names on the ballot,” the city said. “Funds to cover costs for the 2024 election were included in the budget.”
Three candidates have stepped forward to run for the three seats on the Canyon Lake City Council. The nomination period closed on August 14 at 5 p.m.
Dale Welty and Mark Terry, both incumbents currently serving as mayor and mayor pro tem respectively, will retain their seats on the council for the next four years. Joining them is Josh Steeber, a newcomer to Canyon Lake’s political scene, who will bring a fresh perspective to the council.
Since the number of candidates matches the number of available seats, the city council, in accordance with the California Elections Code, will consider appointing the three candidates and canceling the election as to the candidates. The Citizens Measure, also known as Measure Z, will still be placed on the ballet.
If the council approves the cancelation of the election as to the candidates, it’s anticipated to save the city an estimated $30,000.
The three candidates will join council members Jeremy Smith and Kasey Castillo, whose terms expire in 2026.
The new city council will vote among themselves to name the mayor and mayor pro-tem in December.
The Canyon Lake City Council is the elected body of City Government that consist of a five-member, non-partisan board elected at large from the citizens of Canyon Lake. Elections are held every two years with members serving four-year terms. Council members are responsible for formulating the policies for the city and approving the major actions through which the municipal functions are conducted. City council meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of each month, with open session meetings starting at 6:30 p.m.
