About the City Council

The Lemon Grove City Council is the City’s elected legislative and policy-making body. The City Council consists of five members elected at large in nonpartisan elections. Councilmembers serve four-year terms. Each year, the City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term.

The City Council establishes City policy, adopts ordinances and resolutions, approves the annual budget, authorizes contracts, hears certain appeals, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and members of City commissions, boards, and committees.

Current Mayor and Councilmembers

Contacting the Mayor and City Council

Contact email information for the Mayor and City Councilmembers is available online. Members of the public who would like to contact the Mayor or a Councilmember may also leave their name, contact information, and message with Shaun Dershem, Executive Assistant by phone at (619) 825-3819.

For agenda-related questions, meeting records, or legislative documents, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.

City Council Meetings

The City Council generally meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, California 91945.

Meeting agendas identify the items to be considered by the City Council. Staff reports are prepared for agenda items to provide background information, analysis, and recommendations. The City Council may discuss and take action on items listed on the agenda in accordance with applicable law.

Consent Calendar items are typically approved together in one motion. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and consideration.

The City Clerk’s Office prepares and posts City Council agendas for public access. Agendas are generally posted at least 72 hours before a regular meeting.

General Law City

Lemon Grove is a General Law City. This means the City operates under the general laws of the State of California rather than under a voter-adopted city charter.

Statements of Economic Interests

City Councilmembers are public officials who file Statements of Economic Interests under California law. These filings are public records and may be available through the City Clerk’s Office and, in some cases, through the Fair Political Practices Commission.

For additional information regarding Statements of Economic Interests and related campaign or ethics filings, please visit the City Clerk’s Office pages and the Fair Political Practices Commission website.