TEMECULA – City officials announce key appointments including Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Moreno as the new Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Assistant Director of Community Development Matt Peters as Interim Director of Community Development, aligning with the retirement of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer Patrick Thomas effective July 12, 2024.Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams referenced Patrick Thomas’ 37 years of exemplary career as a public servant and Civil Engineer stating, "We have been preparing for Patrick’s departure for several months and appreciate his mentorship to the incredible team he directed. The City wishes Pat Thomas the very best in his well-deserved retirement, and we extend our gratitude for his outstanding service to the City