Canyon Lake Election: Official Results Released

According to the certified results, 1,277 or 50.45 percent of registered voters in Canyon Lake who turned out for the election cast a "yes" ballot for Measure D, while 1,254 or 49.55 percent voted "no." In order to pass, however, the initiative required a two-thirds majority.

The measure asked voters if they were willing to pay a special tax to fund the continuation of Fire Station 60 and the fire protection services it provides. Station 60 is the only fire house in Canyon Lake. Without it, Canyon Lake will rely on fire protection services provided by Lake Elsinore and Menifee stations, something neither city has been keen to support. 

During tonight's Lake Elsinore City Council meeting, the issue of fire protection for Canyon Lake is scheduled to be discussed.

Canyon Lake also rejected Measure E on Election Day. That initiative asked city residents if an area of Canyon Lake commonly known as Goetz Hill should be graded for retail development. The certified election results show just 610 or 24.17 percent of voters cast a "yes" vote, while 1,914 or 75.83 percent voted "no." 

By law, a request for a recount must be filed with the Registrar of Voters office within five days after election results are certified. In this instance, the deadline to request a recount is extended to Monday (Nov. 18) due to the five-day deadline falling on a Sunday.  The cost of a recount is paid for by the requestor. For more information regarding the recount process, please call the Registrar of Voters office at (951) 486‐7330.

The final official election results and statement of vote are available on the Registrar of Voters website at www.voteinfo.net.