Meet Mayor Michael Vargas
As the Mayor of Perris, Michael Vargas is dedicated to serving residents and bringing positive change to our city.
His top priorities are public safety and building our local economy. Every resident deserves to live in a safe neighborhood and have the opportunity to thrive. Mayor Vargas has an open-door policy because he wants to hear your concerns and address your needs.
Before he was elected to serve as Mayor, Michael served on the Val Verde School District Board of Education where he successfully fought for equality and transparency. He hired more teachers and advocated for student safety and success.
As a husband, father, grandfather and proud resident of Perris, Michael is committed to the success of our city. He is working tirelessly to make Perris a better place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
With your support, Mayor Vargas will continue working with the community to move Perris forward!
Accomplishments
Mayor Vargas' Achievements include:
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Balancing the budget, securing $70 million in reserve funds
Attracting millions of dollars of investment, bringing new jobs
Increasing public safety services
Launching the Homeless Outreach Team to address homelessness
Upgrading our parks, senior center, and preserving open spaces
Advocating for affordable housing
Bringing the 1st Veterans memorial site
Creating the Perris Downtown Skill Center
$14.7 mil unfunded pension liability paid off
Implemented the first firework show
Brought back in house Code Enforcement
Attracted In-n-Out, Raising Caines Get Air Trampoline park
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Endorsements
Councilman Corona, City of Perris
Councilman David Starr Rabb, City of Perris
Mayor Pro-Tem Rita Rogers, City of Perris
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, City of Riverside
Councilman Chuck Condor, City of Riverside
Councilman Jim Perry, City of Riverside
Mayor Phil Ayala, San Jacinto, City of
Mayor PT Valerie Vandever, City of San Jacinto
Councilwoman Crystal Ruiz, City of San Jac
Councilman Alonzo Ledezma, City of San Jac
Mayor Bill Zimmerman, City of Menifee
Councilwoman Lesa Sobek, City of Menifee
Mayor Steve Manos, City of Lake Elsinore
Councilman Bob Magee, City of Lake Elsinore
Councilman Tim Sheridan, City of Lake Elsinore
Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez
Supervisor Kevin Jefferies
Supervisor Manuel Perez
Supervisor Karen Spiegel
Supervisor Chuck Washington
Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin
Ben Benoit Riverside County Controller Auditor
Councilman Jeremy Smith Canyon Lake
Mayor Ulysses Cabrera, City of Moreno Valley
Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Delgado, City of Moreno Valley
Councilwoman Baca, City of Moreno Valley
County Superintendent Dr. Edwin Gomez
RCOE Trustee 3 Jaime Azpeitia Sachs
Mayor Joe Males City of Hemet
Mayor Pro-Tem, Jackie Peterson, City of Hemet
Councilwoman Linda Krupa, City of Hemet
Councilwoman Carole Kendrick, City of Hemet
Councilman Malcolm Lilienthal, City of Hemet
Councilwoman Linda Molina, City of Calimesa
Councilman Joseph Morabito Wildomar
Councilman Clint Lorimore, City of Eastvale
Councilwoman Colleen Wallace, City of Banning
Councilman Lloyd White, City of Beaumont
Councilwoman Jessica Voigt, City of Beaumont
Val Verde Unified School District
Michael McCormick, Retired Superintendent
Board President Marla Kirkland
Board Member Melinda Young
Perris Union High School District
Grant Bennett, Retired Superintendent
Board President Edward Garcia
Board Vice-President Steve Campos
Board Member Anthony Stafford
Board Member David Nelissen
Perris Elementary School District
Superintendent Bruce Bivens
Board President Douglas Corona
Board Member katie McClendon
Board Member Erika Guzman
Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes
Former Speaker Anthony Rendon
Former Assemblymember Jose Medina
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
Cal Fire Local 2881
Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest
Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Inland Empire Business PAC (IE BizPAC)
AMR
IE Votes
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