The Friday Flyer • September 23, 2016

CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Alum treatments start Monday, includes North Ski Area Pg. A12
Four golf carts are stolen in one week in Canyon Lake Pg. A3
Free ShowCal Skiers show in North Ski Area Saturday A14
Learn candidate views at Tuesday’s forum
BY DONNA RITCHIE
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER
Residents may have their one and only chance to hear from the candidates running for City Council in a forum-type setting next Tuesday, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. The five candidates seeking one of three open seats on the Council are (in alphabetical order) Randy Bon- ner, Jordan Ehrenkranz, David Eilers, Larry Greene and George Middle.
Jordan is the only incumbent on the list. The other candidates, with the ex- ception of Larry Greene, have previ- ously served on the City Council or the CLPOA Board of Directors.
Will this new City Council be the one to see a breakthrough in Public Safety funding; or is it possible they will see bankruptcy and/or disincorporation of the City, with possible annexation to a neighboring city?
If the candidates deem continuance of the UUT necessary, how confident are they that voters will approve it or a similar tax when the current UUT ends 2020? And if voters don’t approve an- other UUT in 2020, what’s next?
Where do the candidates stand on the potential of developing BLM land with- in the City’s sphere of influence in or- der to bring in more property taxes? Do any of these candidates have a goal of
reopening Station 60 in Canyon Lake? With such important subjects on the table, citizens may want to take a closer look at this year’s City Council candi- dates and find out where they stand on
these subjects.
The Friday Flyer invited the five can-
didates to answer a series of questions between now and the November 8 elec- tion. During this period, residents will have a chance to hear from their City Council candidates, learn how much they understand about the City’s current financial challenges, and discover what they believe to be the future of the City of Canyon Lake.
In addition, voters will have a chance
to read about the past experience and qualifications of each candidate, and what they hope to accomplish if elected to serve a four-year-term on City Coun- cil. Residents who have a question they would like the candidates to answer in The Friday Flyer’s Q&A can e-mail their question to news@goldingpublica- tions.com.
This week, The Friday Flyer asked each candidate the following question:
Question
In 400 or fewer words, please provide your background and why you wish to serve on the City Council.
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Paddle & Pedal Regatta set for this Sunday
Paddlers and pedalers are invited to gather for the 5th annual Paddle & Pedal Regatta, hosted by the Fitness and Triathlon Club, this Sunday, September 25, beginning at 11 a.m. at Indian Beach. Everyone with a paddle board, kayak, canoe or pedal boat is invited to join the non-motorized cruise of the East Bay.
Following the event will be a club-sponsored burger barbecue, which will be available to those who donate $5 per person. Guests are asked to bring a side dish to share. Barbecue proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more information about the event, contact cltriclub@gmail.com or visit www.canyonlaketriathlongclub.com.
SUP n Safari says it will be at the event again this year, offering half off one- hour rentals and special board prices for the event. For this event they will be $10 per hour. New board package specials also will be available. POP Paddle Board also is running a special for Canyon Lake residents for new board, bag and leash. For more information, call 714-244-2029 or visit www.POPpaddleboards.com.
PHOTO BY PEI PEI GUNTER
PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE