Swanson touts financial stability, growth in Wildomar State of the City address 

Mayor Marsha Swanson presented the city of Wildomar’s State of the City address Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591. After a VIP reception featuring sample food and drinks from some of Wildomar’s restaurants, Swanson was introduced to the podium and was danced up to the microphone by city council members all dressed in the evening’s sock hop theme. “Wow, with a start like that,” Swanson said. “First of all, I want to thank everyone for coming tonight.”After showing a video laying out all the progress the city has made in the past 11 years, Swanson thanked the many dignitaries in the audience, and the city council members and staff on hand.“We instituted a 1% sales tax this year,” Swanson said. “59% percent of the voters voted in favor o