The City Council is comprised of five Lake Forest residents elected to serve a four-year term. The City Council selects a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem annually. As a general law City, the City Council is responsible for making policy decisions and providing guidance to issues related to the overall quality of life. The City Council also serves as the Housing Authority Board and the Board of Directors for the Rancho Canada Financing Authority.
The public may access City Council campaign disclosures and travel reports under Open Government.
The Lake Forest City Council supports equality, free speech and the right to peaceful assembly. The Council also supports the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the City’s law-enforcement partner. Click here to see the Council’s full statement.
City Council Compensation
Access information on monthly stipends and benefits provided to City Council members.
Regional Boards and Appointments
Lake Forest City Council members represent residents’ interests on a variety of outside agencies and commissions.
Meeting Agendas as Minutes
View agendas, recorded meetings, and find out how to speak at a Council meeting.
Campaign Disclosures
Campaign Disclosure Statements are public documents. Find out how to access this content.
Legislative Advocacy
The Legislative Platform defines the City's policy guidelines and provides the foundation for advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.
Statements of Economic Interests (Conflict of Interest)
Public office holders must file disclosures of investments, real property interests, and income.
