At its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, the Temecula City Council unanimously selected Jessica Alexander as the city’s next mayor and Matt Rahn as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.
Alexander, currently serving as Mayor Pro Tempore, was elevated to the mayoral post by a 5-0 council vote. Rahn will serve as Mayor Pro Tem, stepping in if Alexander is unavailable. Their one-year terms begin January 1, 2026 and run through December 31, 2026.
In her remarks after the vote, Alexander expressed gratitude to the council, saying she looked forward to “an incredible year,” and emphasized the importance of collaboration and professionalism among council members.
As in prior years, the selections follow the city’s custom: leadership roles of mayor and mayor pro tempore are not decided by a public election but are chosen annually from among sitting council members.
The newly appointed leadership will be formally installed at the first council session in January. Council committee and board assignments for 2026 are expected to be finalized soon thereafter.
