CITY GUIDE : LAKE FOREST

Mayor Helen Wilson

Age: 47

Occupation: Director, nonprofit center

First elected: March 1991

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Find an alternative site for the proposed James A. Musick Jail expansion; continue to develop programs that enhance community pride, such as the city park concert series; prevent El Toro airport.

Councilwoman Kathryn McCullough

Age: 53

Occupation: Operates Mission Viejo food bank

First elected: November 1994

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Prevent El Toro airport; oppose construction of maximum-security jail and sheriff’s substation at James A. Musick jail; annex into city all properties intended to be part of Lake Forest.

Councilman Richard T. Dixon

Age: 49

Occupation: Insurance company owner

First elected: March 1991

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: El Toro Marine Air Base reuse; prevent Musick Jail expansion; oversee redevelopment area; revitalize El Toro Road.

Councilman Peter Herzog

Age: 42

Occupation: Lawyer

First elected: November 1994

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Oversee El Toro Road-area redevelopment project; oppose expansion of James A. Musick jail; continue opposition of El Toro airport

Councilwoman Marcia Rudolph

Age: 56

Occupation: Elementary school teacher

First elected: March 1991

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Pursue annexation of Foothill Ranch/Portola Hills; complete parks and recreation master plan; develop cooperative plan for redevelopment area.

Other Key Officials

City manager: Robert C. Dunek

Age: 45

In office: 18 months

City attorney: Jerry M. Patterson

Age: 62

In office: Six years

Police chief: Contracts with Orange County Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Robert Nesmith is chief of police services

Age: 54

In Office: Five years

Fire chief: Contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority for service

How to Reach Them

City council meets: Second and fourth Tuesdays

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; every other Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Telephone: (714) 461-3400

Fax: (714) 461-3511

Factoids

Incorporated: December 1991

Population: 58,000

Legislative districts:

47th Congressional;

33rd State Senate;

71st State Assembly;

Third county supervisorial district

Annual operating budget: $16.55 million

Number of employees: 26

Highest-paid employee: City manager, $105,000 a year

Council perks: Council members receive a $600 monthly stipend

--RESEARCHED BY FRANK MESSINA