City elected office
Lake Elsinore City Treasurer
This citywide elected office provides public financial stewardship and oversight for the City of Lake Elsinore.
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What this office does
Elected financial oversight; daily finance work is staff-administered
The elected City Treasurer performs the duties assigned by state and local law for public funds, investments, reporting, or financial oversight. The City's professional finance staff perform day-to-day accounting, budgeting, revenue, payment, and reporting operations. Edwin Castro is the elected officeholder. The Administrative Services and Finance staff performs or supports the City's day-to-day operational work; this page keeps the elected role and staff administration distinct.
City of Lake ElsinoreElection process
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Lake Elsinore elects this nonpartisan officer citywide. The candidate receiving the highest vote total is elected, subject to California's rules for uncontested municipal offices.
Open the 2024 Election PageCity of Lake Elsinore context2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
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People and households
- Population
- 72,4612020–2024 estimate
- Households
- 20,4992020–2024 estimate
- Median household income
- $101,8882024 inflation-adjusted dollars
Race and ethnicity
- Hispanic or Latino
- 51.6%May be of any race; 2020–2024
- White alone, not Hispanic
- 39.7%2020–2024
- Asian alone
- 7.5%2020–2024
- Black alone
- 6.4%2020–2024
Current officeholder
Who currently holds this office?
The official City page identifies Edwin Castro as City Treasurer through December 31, 2028.
Current officeholder
Edwin Castro
Lake Elsinore City Treasurer
- Status
- Current officeholder
- Appointed as elected
- Current service
- Current four-year municipal term
Operational structure: Edwin Castro is the elected City Treasurer. The Administrative Services and Finance staff performs or supports daily operational work.
Contact this office
- Phone
- (951) 674-3124
- Office
- Lake Elsinore City Hall, 130 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Past elections
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Lake Elsinore City Treasurer
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Election archive
2020 City Treasurer Election page not yet published
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Jurisdiction context
County funds new amenities for the Lake Elsinore library
Riverside County supervisors appropriated funding for new equipment and amenities at the Lake Elsinore library.
Jurisdiction context
Lake Elsinore launches a restaurant and retail survey
The city asked residents which restaurants and retailers they want to see as it plans for local business growth.
Jurisdiction context
Lake Elsinore City Council selects its 2026 mayor and mayor pro tem
The City Council selected Bob Magee as mayor and Timothy Sheridan as mayor pro tem for 2026.
Sources
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Assessed August 18, 2026 · Current 2026 recordsComplete officeholder succession, compensation, vacancy rules, and final accessibility and live-link review remain incomplete.
Sources used on this page6 source organizations · 13 records
City of Lake Elsinore
6 records from this source are used on the page.
Resolution appointing the sole nominee in lieu of electionhttps://www.lake-elsinore.org/DocumentCenter/View/4435/Resolution-Canceling-Elections-for-City-Treasurer-and-Council-Members-Districts-4-and-5-PDFOfficial City election and current-term information for the City Treasurer office.https://www.lake-elsinore.org/249/Upcoming-ElectionsOfficial government information about the office and public bodyhttps://www.lake-elsinore.org/273/City-TreasurerPortrait image for Edwin Castrohttps://www.lake-elsinore.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=4749City Council agendas and minuteshttps://www.lake-elsinore.org/AgendaCenterBudgets and financial reportshttps://www.lake-elsinore.org/167/Finance
California Legislative Information
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Riverside County map data
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U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
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Valley News
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Jurisdiction context: County funds new amenities for the Lake Elsinore libraryhttps://myvalleynews.com/blog/2026/04/24/supervisors-appropriate-funds-for-new-lake-elsinore-library-amenities/Jurisdiction context: Lake Elsinore launches a restaurant and retail surveyhttps://myvalleynews.com/blog/2026/03/19/lake-elsinore-launches-2026-restaurant-retail-survey-to-support-local-business-growth-and-enhance-community-options/Jurisdiction context: Lake Elsinore City Council selects its 2026 mayor and mayor pro temhttps://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/12/18/lake-elsinore-city-council-selects-magee-as-2026-mayor-sheridan-as-2026-mayor-pro-tem/
Riverside County Registrar of Voters
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