Mayor· 2024-2028

Ricky Estrada

Menifee

About

Ricky Estrada's platform centers on economic development through the support of local small businesses and a commitment to strengthening public safety initiatives. His campaign priorities emphasize community stability and the implementation of measures to ensure the safety and prosperity of Menifee residents.

Campaign promises (2)

economy
The candidate has committed to prioritizing the protection of small businesses within the city.
public-safety
The candidate has campaigned on a platform focused on enhancing public safety measures for the community.
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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 0:10
Avg per meeting: 0:10
Segments: 11

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Top issues during term (12)(General)

critical→Jan 2026[48]

Boulders II Development Impact

Generates development impact fees and expands municipal service responsibilities.

critical↑Apr 2026[18]

Battery Energy Storage System Safety

Private investment in local electrical infrastructure with potential regional grid benefits.

high↓Feb 2026[17]

Parkland Dedication Fees (Quimby Act)

Generates funding or dedicated land from residential developers to offset the impact of new housing on city parks.

medium↓Apr 2026[12]

town hall meeting

This is all about improving communication, not directly costing you more money right now.

medium↑Mar 2025[10]

Personnel Appointment

We don't know yet if this new hire will cost us more or save us money, but changes to services could impact budgets.

medium→Jun 2024[9]

city staff appointment

No major financial impact is expected from this hire, just smoother operations.

high↓Oct 2026[7]

Central Park Amphitheater Event Production Management

Designed to be cost-neutral or revenue-generating, with a 10% net revenue return to the city.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

legal dispute

Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for expensive outside counsel to defend the city in this lawsuit.

medium↓Oct 2026[2]

drainage easements

No direct cost to taxpayers since this is just an administrative handover of existing responsibilities.

medium↓Jan 2025[2]

demolition

It's free to watch the demolition, but the city might save some cash on upkeep.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Military Banner Program policy

The city is taking on a larger share of the maintenance costs to ensure these tributes stay in good shape longer.

medium↓Apr 2024[0]

energy infrastructure

This switch could save the city money in the long run by modernizing its energy infrastructure.

Moved or seconded (5)

Motions Estrada personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

movedpassed2026-06-17
Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-06-03
Bid Award and Agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for Construction Services for the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project Public Works Director Nick Fidler answered questions from the City Council. ACTION
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-05-20
MOU with Wildomar for Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Resurfacing (10.12)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-05-20
Amendment with NV5 Engineering for Murrieta Road Bridge (10.14)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-05-20
2025 Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts for Collection on Riverside County’s Property Tax Roll
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion