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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNicle Dailey Online Form Submittal Application for Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy - District 41 Candice Alvarez From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4:47 PM To:City Clerk DL Subject:[External]Online Form Submittal: Application for Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy - District 4 Message from external sender. Use Caution. Application for Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy - District 4 General eligibility requirements: To qualify as a candidate for City Council Member, a person must be 18 years of age, a Lake Elsinore resident within District 4, and must be a registered voter of the City. Only voters registered in District 4 of the City of Lake Elsinore who have met the criteria and have submitted a complete application by the deadline will be considered for appointment. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK BY: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 AT 5:00 PM BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Private Versus Public: Becoming a candidate for public office means that information about you will become a matter of public record immediately. With a few exceptions, this includes any and all documents submitted to the City during the course of the application period. As such, these documents must, by law, be available to the public for inspection and/or copying. Redacted copies of submitted applications will be available on the City’s website. An appointment will take place at one of the following potential dates: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, or Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California, 92530. 2 Term of Office: The term of office to fill the vacancy on the City Council by the interview, application, and appointment process will continue through the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. City Council: The City of Lake Elsinore operates under the City Council– Manager form of government in which the electorate chooses members of the City Council, and the City Council hires the City Manager to implement City Council policy, run the day-to-day affairs, and oversee all departments and operations of the City. City Council Members are elected independently in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms in office. The Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are appointed from among the City Council members and are voted upon at the meeting in which new officers are installed for new terms. The City of Lake Elsinore has no term limits. Council Member Duties: • Attend all City Council meetings as an appointed member. • Attend all special meetings, work sessions, and other meetings as scheduled. • Actively participate and serve on various outside agency liaisons, committees, and commissions as assigned. • Council Members are required, by law, to complete and file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests disclosing various financial interests. The form may be downloaded from the FPPC website at http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. Meetings: The City Council holds regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California, 92530. If necessary to conduct City business, special meetings may be called from time to time, depending on the Council’s availability. 3 The schedule of upcoming Council meetings is located on the City’s website at: https://www.lake-elsinore.org/ More information about the City Council can be found on the City’s website at the following address: https://www.lake-elsinore.org/27/City- Government Interview Dates and Times: If the Appointment Committee opts to conduct interviews, the interview date, time, and location will be provided, and participation in scheduled interviews, if held, is required. BEFORE COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION: NOMINATION SIGNATURES OF VOTING RESIDENTS: A completed nomination form containing original ink signatures of at least 20 individuals who reside in and are registered to vote in the City of Lake Elsinore must be attached to this application to be considered for appointment. Because the vacant seat represents District 4 of the City of Lake Elsinore, any voter who signs the nomination form must reside in District 4 of the City of Lake Elsinore. Voter signatures will be verified by the City Clerk's Department. PERSONAL First Name Nicole Last Name Dailey Phone Number Email Address Home Address City Lake Elsinore State California Zip Code 92530 (Section Break) EMPLOYMENT 4 Employer Dailey Strategies LLC Title President City Lake Elsinore Industry Government; Public Relations Dates Employed 10/15/2024 - 10/7/2025 (Section Break) Employer City of Canyon Lake Title City Manager City Canyon Lake Industry Local Government Dates Employed 2/1/2023 - 3/31/2024 (Section Break) EDUCATION College/University Attended (Name/Location) Major Field not completed. Degree Field not completed. Year Completed Field not completed. Pepperdine University Business Administration MBA 2015 San Diego State University Communications, Minor Political Science BA 5 2005 Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Licenses or Special Certificates Held Certificate in Mastering AI in Business Strategies - University of Miami (2025) (Section Break) CIVIC EXPERIENCE Prior or Current Civic Experience City of Lake Elsinore - Staff Office Held Deputy City Manager/Assistant to the City Manager Dates of Service/Membership 5/21/2009 - 5/12/2022 (Section Break) Elsinore Womans Club Board Member, Newsletter and Member Dates of Service/Membership 9/1/2013 - 10/8/2025 (Section Break) Lake Elsinore Downtown Merchants Association Chair Dates of Service/Membership 10/1/2015 - 10/1/2021 (Section Break) Lake Elsinore Unified School District Citizen Oversight Committee - Measure V and Measure T Chair 6 Dates of Service/Membership 9/25/2025 - 10/7/2025 (Section Break) QUESTIONNAIRE How long have you been a resident of hte City of Lake Elsinore? 26 Are you currently a registered voter int he City of Lake Elsinore? Yes When was the last time you voted? November 2024 Do you have previous experience as a City Council Member? No If yes, what term(s) did you serve? Field not completed. Are you currently serving or have you served on a City of Lake Elsinore Board, Commission, or Committee? Yes If yes, which ones, and what dates did you serve? Public Safety Advisory Committee (2007-2011) What skills or attributes can you bring to the City? I bring more than 20 years of professional experience in local government in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including 10 years in City government. This makes me uniquely qualified to easily transition into this short-term seat with little to no training for this role. Additionally, I am a visionary, collaborative leader with strong communication and public speaking skills who is passionate about local government and the City of Lake Elsinore. I have established relationships with stakeholders throughout Riverside County and within the City of Lake Elsinore. Other skills including strategic planning, local government policy and program development, grant and legislative advocacy, and local government budgeting. 7 Briefly describe your current or last occupation. Currently, I own a boutique government consulting firm specializing in strategic communication, public relations, and public affairs, serving cities, special districts, and private sector clients. Previously, I served as City Manager for the City of Canyon Lake and Deputy City Manager for the City of Lake Elsinore, where I worked in the City Manager's Office with the City Council for nine years. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. I have been an active member of the Lake Elsinore community for nearly 20 years, participating in a wide range of non-profit organizations, volunteer positions, and city events and activities. Examples include serving as a board member and a current member of the Lake Elsinore Women's Club, Chair of the Downtown Merchants Association for many years, and on the RTA Southwest T-Now. Equally important is that I am a proud graduate of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. Most recently, I served on the citizen committee for the Yes on Measure T campaign in November, and I am currently serving as Chair of the Citizens' Oversight Committee for Measures T and V. How would you work with other Council Members to resolve disagreements and achieve consensus? I am recognized as a collaborative leader. Having worked in City government for the last 10 years, I have seen firsthand the importance of civility, respect, and consensus among an elected body. I would start by actively listening and considering all points of view before sharing my perspective, in a respectful manner. City Councils are powerful in that they bring together individuals with different backgrounds for thoughtful discussions, allowing them to arrive at the best solution for the City overall. As the newest member for a short time, I believe it will be critically important not to come in with any particular opinions and to work closely with city staff and the City Council to best carry forward policy and strategic decisions that impact the entire community, not just a single district. This means taking a more proactive role, when needed, but mostly following the lead of the existing council members and respecting their long-standing experience with the City. What, in your understanding, is a conflict of interest, and as a City Council Member, how would you respond if you have a conflict of interest on an issue that comes before the City Council? A conflict interest is when someone will gain financially or in other ways based on a vote, decision, or action of the City Council. For example, if I voted favorably for a project that may in some way be connected to my consulting business in which I am earning compensation for a favorable result or initiating a park project just down the street from my house. Initially, I would intend in working closely with the City Attorney to identify any existing conflicts of interest upon securing the seat and moving forward I would consult with the City Attorney any time I may feel their could be a conflict of interest related to my business or home or nearby planned improvement. If so, I 8 would disclose the conflict of interest publicly and rightfully recuse myself from any discussions or votes related to the potential conflict. The City has a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials, as well as attendance requirements that all elected and appointed members are required to follow. Do you have concerns in either of these areas? If so, please describe. None. I am prepared to adhere to all requirements related to this position. As a candidate for the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, I submit the following statement on why I am interested in serving as a City Council Member. Mayor Tisdale and Members of the City Council, I respectfully request your consideration for appointment to the vacant seat serving District 4. I have grown up in the City of Lake Elsinore and have been a resident here for the last 36 years, this includes living in District 4 for all of these years. In addition, I have extensive experience working for the City of Lake Elsinore once as a Public Safety Advisory Commissioner and, most recently, on staff. In these roles, I have demonstrated my passion and commitment to make Lake Elsinore a world-class city and to be a part of fulfilling the City Council's vision to become the ultimate lake destination where all can live, work, and play, build futures and fulfill dreams. I believe in this vision and it would be an honor to serve alongside each of you to do so. As a working mom, raising four children in the City and with many family and friends in the City and District 4, I seek to get back to the basics with an emphasis on increasing awareness about the City, addressing blight and infrastructure needs throughout the City, continuing your progress on the lake's water quality, and seeking new and innovative ways to instill community pride and connection amongst our residents, staff, regional partners, and the Council. I will strive to always put the community first. I am prepared to serve professionally and faithfully as your partner in supporting staff and reaching the City's ultimate potential while also reminding our community why we are the City that DREAMS EXTREME. It would be an honor to be considered and I look forward to the opportunity to share more. COUNCIL MEETINGS: I understand that Council Members are expected to attend City Council meetings, which are regularly scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. I also 9 understand Closed Session begins at 5 p.m. (or as otherwise noticed on the Agenda), followed by Open Session at 7 p.m. Agendas for all City Council meetings are posted outside City Hall and published on the City's website at www.lake- elsinore.org. OUTSIDE AGENCY APPOINTMENTS: I understand that Council Members are expected to represent the City of Lake Elsinore on various outside agencies’ boards as agreed upon by the City Council. COUNCIL COMPENSATION: I understand that Council Members receive compensation of $1,600.00 per month (Ordinance 1497). CITY EMPLOYMENT: I am not employed by the City of Lake Elsinore. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: Select one: I do not have any family members employed by the City of Lake Elsinore. Family Member Name(s) and department(s) Field not completed. DISCLOSURE OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS: I understand that Council Members are subject to the conflict of interest laws of the State of California. If appointed I will submit, as required by law, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700, “Statement of Economic Interests,” within 30 days of assuming office, annually thereafter, and within 30 days of leaving office. More information is available at http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html ETHICS TRAINING REQUIREMENT: I understand that Council Members are subject to the compensation and ethics laws of the State of California. If appointed I will, as required by law, take two hours or more of training in ethics principles and laws, and file a signed certificate of completion with the City Clerk, within 30 calendar days of assuming office, and every two years thereafter. More information is available at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials-andemployees- rules-/ethics-traini NOMINATION SIGNATURES OF VOTING RESIDENTS: I understand that to be considered for N. Dailey _ Nomination Signatures of Voting Residents.pdf 10 appointment, I must attach to this application a completed nomination form containing original ink signatures of at least 20 individuals who reside in and are registered to vote in the City of Lake Elsinore must be attached to this application to be considered for appointment. Because the vacant seat represents District 4 of the City of Lake Elsinore, any voter who signs the nomination form must reside in District 4 of the City of Lake Elsinore. Voter signatures will be verified by the City Clerk's Department. I hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading statements made in this application shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. I legally reside in the City of Lake Elsinore. I am 18 years of age or older. In compliance with State law, I understand that I will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests upon appointment to office and annually thereafter. I understand that my application and materia Signature Nicole Marie Dailey Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.