Temecula City Council Selects Brenden Kalfus as 2025 Mayor and Jessica Alexander as Mayor Pro Tem

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, during the final Temecula City Council meeting of the year, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Brenden Kalfus was appointed unanimously by the City Council to serve as Mayor of Temecula for 2025.

Temecula's incoming Mayor Brenden Kalfus was first elected to serve on the City Council in 2022. As a Firefighter and Arson Investigator, Kalfus states, "It is an honor and a privilege to be the Mayor of the City I grew up in. Having lived in Temecula for over 33 years, I've seen the growth and change Temecula has gone through. I understand what makes our City special, and I also understand the challenges we face as a community. This year, as your Mayor of Temecula, I will continue to keep public safety, our City's infrastructure, and community engagement my top priorities."

Mayor Pro Tem Brenden Kalfus is notably the first Council Member to have been raised in Temecula since birth. He is now raising his five children alongside his wife, whom he met while attending Temecula Valley High School. With a long-term perspective on the City of Temecula and experiences gained from other cities during his college and his professional career, he places a strong emphasis on investing in public safety and maintaining a safe community. He advocates for beautifully maintained parks, streets, and infrastructure, all of which contribute to a high quality of life where families and local businesses can thrive.

Kalfus becomes Mayor effective January 1, 2025, for the calendar year, and adds, "Alongside my colleagues, City staff, and most importantly the community members, I look forward to everything we will accomplish in Temecula, together."

The Temecula City Council also unanimously selected Council Member Jessica Alexander to serve as 2025 Mayor Pro Tem assuming mayoral duties in the event of Mayor Kalfus' absence. Council Member Zak Schwank and 2024 Mayor James Stewart were appointed respectively to serve as 2025 President and Vice President for the Temecula Community Services District. Council Committee and Board assignments are anticipated to occur in January 2025.