The Mayor's Response

One thing I will say in certain favor of Lake Elsinore City officials, they are very expedient in their responses to my correspondence. Here is Mayor Melendez's reply to my email regarding the Lake Elsinore Casino's mural.

Re: Lake Elsinore Casino Mural
Thursday, April 8, 2010 10:07 PM
From:
"Melissa Melendez"
To:
"Mandi DesChene"

Dear Amanda,

Thank you for taking the time to write. Judging by your email, I'd say you feel pretty passionately about this issue! Well, let me just say that the owners and city staff are working out the details. It is considered an advertisement, much like a sign, and they just need to make sure they're in compliance (ie: permits, variances). The actual look of the artwork is not what the city is really concerned with. Some resident are that's for sure, but that's not our business. Robin Golden, who did the artwork, is amazingly talented and did do a great job. Of course that pales in comparison to the artwork she did at a local high school, wow! You should see that work, unbelievable.

So, again, thank you for writing to me. I've only had complaints so far about this issue. It's nice to get a different perspective too!

Warm Regards,

Mayor Melissa Melendez