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Frank KesslerCouncilmember Frank Kessler

Phone: (951) 660-6283

Email: fkessler@cityofcanyonlake.com

Years in California: 31

Years in Canyon Lake: 15

Family:
Wife Suzie, and children Robert, Robin, Rebecca, Bill, Andy and Richard.

Education & Training:

  • Two years Certificate in Law Enforcement University of Arizona
  • Bachelor of Science Degree University of Arizona
  • Masters Degree in Public Administration University of Arizona
  • Ford Fellow Harvard Law School Center for Criminal Justice
  • Graduate FBI National Academy Washington D. C.
  • Graduate of the California League of Cities Basic Mayor and Councilmember Academy
  • Graduate of the California League of Cities Advanced Leadership Academy
  • Graduate of the California League of Cities Mayor and Councils Leadership in Action Academy

Membership & Offices in Civic, Religious or Fraternal Organizations:

  • Current Vice President Riverside Chapter of the State of California’s League of Cities. Will assume the office of President in September 2007.
  • Current Vice Chairman of the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA). Will assume office of Chairman in December 2007.
  • Member of the National League of Cities Public Safety Committee.
  • Member of the National League of Cities Small Cities Council. One of two elected officials representing the State of California.
  • Member of the State of California League of Cities Public Safety Committee.
  • Member of the FBI Academy Associates Association
  • Member of the California Police Chiefs Association
  • Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
  • 32nd Degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry
  • El Bakih Shriner
  • Member of Arizona Alumni Association
  • Member of Elsinore Elks Lodge # 1952