Due to the passing of City Treasurer Allen Baldwin, the City Council is seeking applications to select a Lake Elsinore resident to complete Mr. Baldwin’s City Treasurer term through December 2024.
On November 3, 2020, the City of Lake Elsinore held a General Election for three of its City Council Districts and for City Treasurer, which was consolidated with the statewide General Election. Following the election, the County Registrar of Voters canvased the election returns and certified the results to the City Council on December 3, 2020. A total of 19,602 votes were cast for the City Treasurer.
On January 18, 2024, City Treasurer Allen Baldwin passed away, thereby leaving the City Treasurer seat vacant. The City Council may consider several options for filling the vacancy.
On February 13, 2024, the City Council directed staff to accept applications through March 1, 2024, and directed the Budget Subcommittee to review submitted applications and make a recommendation for appointment at the City Council's meeting on March 12, 2024.
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 2.42.050 and Government Code Section 34882 establish the eligibility requirements for appointment. All applicants must reside in the City of Lake Elsinore and be a qualified elector (registered voter).
If you are interesting in applying please visit: https://www.lake-elsinore.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-9/Application-for-City-Treasurer-61