Valley News 2024 Political Highlights
Lesa Sobek first to announce bid for Menifee mayor in 2024 election
With the 2024 election campaign season beginning, Lesa Sobek, long-time Menifee resident who currently represents District 3 on the city council, was the first to announce her bid to become the city’s next mayor.Sobek, whose council term is limiting out, made her official announcement at a fundraising kickoff event at Menifee Lakes Country Club Wednesday, Sept. 27, to more that 140 supporters and friends who encouraged her to run for the four-year office. While an elected Menifee City Council member is subject to term limits, the mayor is as well since they are also elected in an at-large vote.“I want to continue to serve the people,” Sobek said about her bid for the mayor position.
If elected mayor in 2024