Lake Elsinore City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Carroll
Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)
Michael Carroll, the incumbent, is running for Lake Elsinore City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
County elections officials begin mailing ballots (by this date) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLake Elsinore councilmember and small business owner who previously served on the Planning Commission. His statement says three generations of his family live in the city.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Appointed Councilmember / Businessman
- Endorsed by
- CAL FIRE Local 2881, as stated in his candidate statement Michael Carroll candidate statement, Nov. 2026 ballot · Jul 21, 2026
Tim Sheridan is the only candidate for District 3, and Brian Tisdale is the only qualified candidate for District 1; Michael Carroll is the only qualified candidate for District 4. City of Lake Elsinore · Aug 31, 2026
Michael Carroll was appointed to District 4 in October 2025 on a 2-1 vote with one abstention after Natasha Johnson was elected to the state Assembly. Patch · Oct 30, 2025
Where Michael Carroll stands: positions on the record
Development1 sourced position
Says he supports balanced development that addresses traffic, protects neighborhoods and preserves the city's character.
“I support balanced development that addresses traffic, protects neighborhoods, and preserves our city's character.”
Own statementMichael Carroll candidate statement, Nov. 2026 ballot · Jul 21, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Calls keeping the community safe one of his highest priorities.
“Keeping our community safe remains one of my highest priorities.”
Own statementMichael Carroll candidate statement, Nov. 2026 ballot · Jul 21, 2026
License plate cameras1 sourced position
Voted yes on leasing 25 more Flock license plate reader cameras, up to $87,500 a year for two years (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteLake Elsinore City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Eminent domain1 sourced position
Voted yes on resolutions of necessity to acquire two properties by eminent domain for the City Center Parking Project (passed 4-1 and 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteLake Elsinore City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
E-bike rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing an ordinance regulating electric bicycles and other electric transportation devices (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteLake Elsinore City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the FY 2026-27 operating budget, salary schedule and appropriations limit (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteLake Elsinore City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
City Treasurer (Measure T)1 sourced position
Voted yes on placing the question "Shall the office of City Treasurer be appointive?" on the November 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteLake Elsinore Resolution No. 2026-45 calling the Nov. 3, 2026 election · May 12, 2026
Also running for City Council District 4
No one else is running for this seat.
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