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Council Clerk Photo 2023 BannerThe City of Perris is governed by four at-large council members and a directly elected Mayor. The City operates with a council-manager form of government, where the council appoints a City Manager who administers the daily operations of city government. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney who is responsible for advising the Council on legal issues affecting the city of Perris.

The Mayor appoints and the City Council ratifies members to the Planning Commission, as well as County and City Committees.

Meet the Mayor and City Council

Here are the current members of the Perris City Council. Simply select a councilmember to see more information about them. To learn more about government transparency and planning, see the Council Transparency page.

Vallejo, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Vallejo
  • Departments:Administration
  • Divisions:City Council
  • Title:Councilmember - District 2 (Exp 2028)
  • Phone:(951) 943-6100
  • Email:

Fast Facts

  • Elected: Elected Council 2024

  • Term Expires: November 2028

  • Employment: Community Engagement and Partnerships Representative – Riverside County

  • Education:

    • Perris High School Graduate 

    • B.A., California State University, Northridge  

    • M.A., California Baptist University 

  • Hobbies: True crime podcasts/shows, Hiking, Walking my dog, Gaming, Pickleball, Golf, Community work, History.

Committee Appointments

  • Riverside Transit Agency (Alternate) 

  • Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (Representative) 

  • Riverside County Transportation Commission (Alternate)

City Committee Appointments 

  • Ways & Means 

  • School District Liaison 

  • Parks and Recreation 

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 

Professional Organizations 

  • The Leela Project (Nonprofit)

  • Riverside County Young Democrats 

Political Experience 

  • Board of Trustees Area 4, Perris Union High School District (2020-2024)

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