Lake Forest Looks Back With State Of The City 2020

LAKE FOREST, CA — It's been a memorable year in Lake Forest. From the coronavirus pandemic to a community evacuated due to the raging Silverado Fire, it's been a wild ride of ups and downs as the community banded together even while they were forced to socially distance and stay apart.

The city has updated its general plan, the vision for the future, consistent with the quality of life that community members expect.

The community services staff has been consistent in finding new ways to provide programs for residents. "With communities closed, we understood that people were feeling isolated," a spokesperson says. "We created virtual bingo for seniors and delivered meals to see how they were doing."
The city enjoyed a drive-in movie night, and it was to the pleasure of all when the sports parks reopened for sports practices for the young.

Economic Development has been huge amid the pandemic. Lake Forest businesses supply 40,000 jobs in Orange County.

According to mayor Neeki Moatazedi, the city council has prioritized resident quality of life. Portola Park is the 31st park opened in the city. The city has improved many city parks this year, with plans to do more.

"I'm so pleased that city hall has remained open throughout the pandemic," Moatazedi said. "We are all proud to live in Lake Forest. I encourage you to support Lake Forest businesses in the weeks and months to come."

The hope is to keep Lake Forest one of the safest in the state of California.

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