Summary
A local City Council candidate is facing heat because he might not actually live in the district he's trying to represent. This could lead to a major shake-up on your November ballot if he's disqualified.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 19
- Last 30 days
- 4
Impact analysis
Taxpayers could be on the hook for the costs of potential legal challenges or a special election if the candidate is removed.
Voters benefit from having a clear, legally compliant choice on the ballot that actually represents their specific neighborhood.
The candidate is at risk of being disqualified, and voters in his district might lose their preferred choice.
Mentions & discussions (19)
City Council candidate Madrid pleads not guilty to perjury - Menifee 24/7
Randy Madrid (left) appears in court with his attorney. (Photo by Kristen Spoon)Randy Madrid, the Menifee City Council candidate who is accused of falsifying declaration documents for the District 4 race, enter...
Valdez, Madrid face court hearings in Riverside this week - Menifee 24/7
Court hearings resulting from two major stories in Menifee are scheduled later this week.Attorneys for Melody Valdez, accused in the death of 13-year-old Cody Villatoro in a hit-and-run collision on Sept. 15, w...
Laz Peterson seeks a new direction for Menifee City Council - Menifee 24/7
About Us Menifee 24/7 is owned and operated by Premier Media Group, an Internet media company located in Menifee, Calif. It’s the oldest operating news publication focusing on Menifee, Calif., originally launc...
Commentary: A broken election system and a mess at City Hall - Menifee 24/7
The controversy surrounding City Council candidate Randy Madrid points to larger problems with the City of Menifee and the county’s election system. (File graphic)If anything positive could possibly come out of...
Laz Peterson seeks a new direction for Menifee City Council - Menifee 24/7
About Us Menifee 24/7 is owned and operated by Premier Media Group, an Internet media company located in Menifee, Calif. It’s the oldest operating news publication focusing on Menifee, Calif., originall...
Texts from Madrid include threats regarding city manager, city clerk - Menifee 24/7
Menifee City Council candidate Randy Madrid sent two threatening texts to City Manager Armando Villa just days after the first published news report of his alleged election fraud, Menifee 24/7 has learned.The t...
District 4 candidate attendees might be down to one for Forum - Menifee 24/7
It appears likely that only one of the three listed candidates for the Menifee City Council seat in District 4 will attend the Sept. 23 Menifee 24/7 Candidates Forum at Liberty High School.As most residents hav...
Commentary: City's refusal to comment adds to negative image - Menifee 24/7
The City of Menifee’s published list of Guiding Principles includes a category labeled “Responsive and Transparent.” Unfortunately, its failure in that category is leading to a growing sense of mistrust among s...
Menifee City Council Candidate Charged With Election Fraud
Menifee City Council Candidate Charged With Election Fraud Patch
Madrid charged with 4 felony counts of perjury, election fraud - Menifee 24/7
Former Menifee Planning Commissioner Randy Madrid has been charged with four felony counts following a public corruption investigation, it was announced today by the District Attorney’s Office.As first reported...
Southern California city council candidate charged with 4 felonies in public corruption investigation
Southern California city council candidate charged with 4 felonies in public corruption investigation KTLA
Meet the candidate: Jack Rendell, Romoland School District Trustee Area 5 - Menifee 24/7
Jack Rendell said he is running for the Romoland School District Board to bring his business and real estate experience to the district while focusing on safety, communication and support for students and staff...
Meet the candidate: O'rell Colbert, Romoland School District Trustee Area 3 - Menifee 24/7
Romoland School District Trustee O’rell Colbert said he is seeking another term to continue building on the work the district has done over the past two years, particularly as the community continues to grow.A ...
Madrid resigns his position as Planning Commissioner - Menifee 24/7
Randy Madrid, a candidate for Menifee City Council in the District 4 race, has resigned his position as a Planning Commissioner.Madrid, who owns his own real estate development company, had served on the Planni...
Meet the candidate: Steve Campos, PUHSD Trustee Area 1 - Menifee 24/7
Perris Union High School District Trustee Steve Campos said he is seeking a second term because there is still unfinished work he wants to see through.Campos, who works as a middle school physical education tea...
Menifee 24/7 profiles of local candidates continue - Menifee 24/7
Menifee 24/7 will continue its series of interviews with local candidates for City Council and school board positions this weekend and next week.Tom Fuhrman, candidate for the District 2 City Council seat, will...
Madrid gave false info on election forms under penalty of perjury - Menifee 24/7
Election documents examined by Menifee 24/7 show that City Council candidate Randy Madrid included false residency information in a form he signed “under penalty of perjury.”Madrid, who has been a Planning Comm...
Meet the candidate: Kevin Johansen, PUHSD Trustee Area 1 - Menifee 24/7
Kevin Johansen said he is running for the Perris Union High School District Board because he believes the district needs change, with a focus on rebuilding trust, increasing transparency and putting students at...
City Council candidate Madrid's residency status under investigation - Menifee 24/7
Randy Madrid (center) currently serves on the Menifee Planning Commission.Randy Madrid’s Menifee City Council candidacy is in question because of his residency status, Menifee 24/7 has learned. Emails obtained ...
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