City of Lincoln City Council Councilmember Dan Karleskint

Now in his second term on the Lincoln City Council, Dan Karleskint moved to Lincoln in 2003. According to the city website, he and his wife are both native Californians who fell in love with Lincoln after visiting the area. Before he moved to Lincoln, Karleskint was in the high-tech industry for 40 years. He retired in 2007 and turned his attention to city government. Along with attending many council meetings over the years in order to stay informed, Karleskint served on multiple advisory bodies, including the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Committee.

First elected: November 2016

Alma mater: Allan Hancock College

Notable quote: “I think that we have got a council that can disagree and not carry a grudge, which is different than previous councils in the past and I am very happy with my colleagues.” (Source: Gold Country Media)

Committee, board and commission assignments
Lincoln Airport Committee
Loan Committee
Western Placer Unified School District
Local Agency Formation Commission
Pioneer Community Energy
Placer Conservation Authority
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Board
Construction Operation JPA