Canyon Lake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Paul
Kakis
Paul Kakis is running for Canyon Lake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Paul KakisYou’re reading
- 02Monica Lyons
- 03Jeremy SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Canyon Lake resident since 1997 with three decades of leadership experience in business and healthcare. Chaired the board of the Lake Elsinore nonprofit Help Us Help Kids from 2013 to 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Healthcare Professional
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Political organizations
- Endorsed by Reform California. Reform California
- Endorsed by
- Lists an endorsement from Steve Manos, a Lake Elsinore City Council member, among those he has received. Kakis for Canyon Lake City Council
- Campaign website
- www.kakisforcanyonlakecouncil.com
Paul Kakis was scheduled to appear remotely at the Sept. 21, 2026 Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. Canyon Lake Insider
On the record: Paul Kakis
3 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
Says public safety is his top priority and that he would work with law enforcement, first responders and neighbors.
Public safety is my top priority.”
Own statementKakis for Canyon Lake City Council
02Budget1 sourced position
Says he would protect tax dollars, cut wasteful spending and tie every budget decision to benefits for residents.
I will protect your tax dollars, cut wasteful spending, and make sure every budget decision clearly benefits our residents.”
Own statementKakis for Canyon Lake City Council
03Transparency1 sourced position
Says he would insist on open meetings and clear communication so residents can see how decisions are made.
I will insist on open meetings, clear communication, and easy-to-understand information so every Canyon Lake resident can see how decisions are made and where money is going.”
Own statementKakis for Canyon Lake City Council
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