Menifee City Council-elect chose the Costa Mesa law firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith to provide interim legal advice subject to contract negotiations.  They are the 6th largest lawfirm in the state of California.

April 7th was the first date that Menifee City Council candidates who had not previously declared their intent to run for office, could pick up forms for consideration as a write-in candidate.

STATEMENT: My name is Tony Amatulli and I am running for City Council of Menifee. I am 49 years old and have lived in Menifee for over 8 years.

Darci Castillejos, 47, Businesswoman / Restaurateur - owner of French Valley Cafe

STATEMENT: My husband Mike and I have made Sun City our home since 1989. We have raised our two children here and have always loved the natural beauty of the area...

Dean Deines, 52, from Romoland, is a Riverside County Finance Officer and was active in Wildomar as youth coach and youth pastor.

STATEMENT: I have lived in Riverside County for 9 years and moved to Menifee Valley 11/2 years ago because my family attends church in Menifee Valley

John Denver, 61, is a businessman and mortgage broker, owner of John Denver Realty.

STATEMENT: Good planning of the new city of Menifee is very important to us all. I will be a good city council member because I bring over 30 years of business and community service experience to the job.

Thomas Patrick Fuhrman, 63, a businessman/rancher and owner/operator of Wooden Nickel Ranch in Menifee

STATEMENT: My approach to city government is to apply common sense and K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) so every resident can see what's going on.

Ken Gaunt, 67, a retired businessman and former county commissioner in Nevada

STATEMENT: I love this Menifee area and will work hard to keep it a great place to live. Residing in Sun City, I also enjoy the "retired" lifestyle. Voting for me will get you a man with considerable experience in business...

Darcy Kuenzi, 45, Legislative Assistant for county Supervisor Marion Ashley

STATEMENT: I am running for our first City Council because I care about maintaining and imporoving the quality of life in the Menifee Valley.

Scott A. Mann, 45, a Risk Manager for the Menifee Union School District

STATEMENT: Having lived in Menifee Valley for 18 years, I have always kept abreast of community issues and developments. I remain actively involved as a member of the Menifee Valley Municipal Advisory Council

Marc Miller, 50, a rancher and businessman

STATEMENT: I moved to Menifee in the year of 1995. Ranching is one of my primary duties as well as community service. My past and present community activities include: Menifee Valley Community Economic...

Jason Reeves, 32, a businessman and Sunday school teacher

STATEMENT: As a resident, husband, Sunday school teacher and father of three children in Menifee, I share your conerns about our community and it's future. The small rural town I moved into years ago has certainly

Jerry Stamper is the owner of Rancho Plaza realty, a property management firm located in Sun City.

STATEMENT:: For over 20 years I've been a volunteer leader and an effective advocate for residents, making a difference in local business, our neighborhoods, schools, parks, and local governance...

Carol A. Sullivan, 64, a businesswoman

STATEMENT: Menifee has been my home for the last 10 years and I understand the need to maintain a safe, financially sound and crime free community. I have owned and operated 4 small businesses and I am currently...

Chris Thomas, 40, Business Owner/Financial Services

STATEMENT: Married with 4 children -lived in valley for 10 years. Bachelor of Accountancy and MBA. Big four Auditor - CPA license (currently inactive) 5 years as municipal consulant - municipal financing, fee studies,

Fred Twyman, 43, a high school math teacher and Menifee Union School District Board President (found online)

STATEMENT: I have lived and worked in Menifee for 8 years. I am the father of four daughters and have been married 15 years.

Gerald Walker, 45, a county maintenance plumber.

STATEMENT: I have been a property owner in the valley for over 20 years and a resident for the last 5 years. I remember when there were few paved roads and have seen this beautiful area grow and proper into the great community it is today.