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CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 24, 2018

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Kasey Castillo Dawn Haggerty Vicki Warren Jeremy Smith

Four residents announce candidacy

Four Canyon Lake residents announced their can- Kasey Castillo for city council.” “Protecting Canyon Lake continues to be my goal
didacy to run for Canyon Lake City Council: Kasey and I gladly renew my dedication to this city and its
Castillo, incumbent Dawn Haggarty, incumbent Vicki Dawn Haggerty people. I am eager to continue the fight for our life-
Warren and Jeremy Smith. “I am currently serving my fourth year on the Can- style, our homes, our safety and the future of Canyon
In the weeks leading up to the November election, yon Lake City council after serving six years on the Lake.
The Friday Flyer will feature a series of questions ad- POA Board. I have been involved with Canyon Lake “I am humbled to be given another opportunity to
dressed to the candidates, providing voters an opportu- politics for 25 years. offer my passion, integrity, knowledge and strength in
nity to learn more about each candidate and what they “I have a double degree in psychology/sociology this fight for our little bit of paradise. It has been and
hope to accomplish if elected to serve a four-year term and education/English literature. My career included honor to serve the city since 2014 and I would deeply
on city council. manager of a big eight accounting firm’s consulting appreciate your continued support by re-electing me to
This week, The Friday Flyer features the candidates’ practice and later a self-employed consultant to For- the Canyon Lake City Council.”
public statements, in their own words. The candidates tune 500 and major companies, regarding human re-
are in order as they appear on the ballot. sources and business process. I retired in 1995. Jeremy Smith
“I’m running for city council because Canyon Lake
“My husband and I had four girls and two step-sons
Kasey Castillo and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. is one of the best communities in California and I want
“Fresh perspective. It’s what I bring, along with “While on the Canyon Lake POA Board, I helped to keep it that way. My wife Elissa and I couldn’t think
ability, enthusiasm and commitment to moving Can- expose prior corruption in POA management and of a better place than Canyon Lake to raise our beauti-
yon Lake forward. I believe that true leadership re- streamlined and reduced overall operation costs by ful daughter Kennedy. My family and community are
quires engagement, making educated and thoughtful over $1 million, giving back a onetime check to each incredibly important to me and I want Canyon Lake to
decisions and representation of the entire community. homeowner. Other accomplishments include establish- remain a safe, fun and prosperous city.
“I have lived in Canyon Lake since 2012 with my ing term limits, updating the Rules and Regulations “I was born in Riverside County, attended local
family. I have enjoyed actively contributing to the and CC&Rs. schools, started my small business here and graduated
community by way of the Junior Women’s Club, where “When elected to the city council, my goal was re- with a master’s degree from California Baptist Univer-
I currently serve as secretary, and as a member of the ducing costs by creating our own fire and police depart- sity.
Woman’s Club. ments. Finally, after three years, reducing the unsus- “As a business owner, I understand the budget chal-
“I have a passion for public service. I am a founder tainable costs of county fire and police and improving lenges our city faces. My education and experience in
and the current president of the Inland Empire Blue service is close to happening. I hope to be involved communications and public policy have prepared me
Belles, a non-profit organization dedicated to the sup- in making it happen this coming year, which will help for the responsibility of representing you on our city
port of Inland Empire law enforcement. Formerly a the city become even stronger financially. I appreciate council.
prosecutor, my law practice now represents primarily your vote.” “As your next councilman, I will focus on ensuring
first responders. I share concerns about our city’s pub- public safety remains our number one priority, provid-
lic safety and I believe my knowledge and experience Vicki Warren ing all residents with exceptional city services, main-
in government and public safety law will be well-im- “The City of Canyon Lake is truly a little bit of para- taining a balanced budget and reserve fund, increasing
plemented. You can view my professional bio at castil- dise. Through strong leadership, dedication and clear community engagement and transparency, making sure
loharper.com/our-staff/kasey-a-castillo. thinking I will continue to fight to preserve and defend our children are safe and keeping local control.
“As an attorney, I consider “the solution” the goal. I this city, to help it prosper and to protect its citizens. “I have earned support from members of our city
view this position similarly. As a small business owner, “As it was back in 2014, I am still not a “profes- council, business owners, public safety personnel and
I know that a city’s support is imperative. As a resident, sional politician.” I am a real person and I believe in our neighbors. I truly care about our community and I
I want Canyon Lake to flourish. I am your candidate. complete transparency in government. would be honored to earn your vote.”