La Verne City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita
Candidate for City Council District 3 (incumbent)
Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, the incumbent, is running for La Verne City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Richard Bowen.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMeshal “Kash” Kashifalghita is La Verne's Mayor Pro Tem and the City Council member for District 3.
Where Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita stands: positions on the record
Local police and fire1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he supports keeping the local police and fire departments and does not support replacing them with contracted county services.
“I strongly support maintaining our local La Verne Police and Fire Departments.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he would not end the Flock Safety camera program solely over privacy concerns and supports continued review of safeguards.
“I would not support eliminating an effective public-safety tool solely because the technology raises privacy questions.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Mental health response1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he supports a mental health response team for appropriate calls, with police available for threats of violence.
“Yes, for appropriate calls.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Former Lutheran High School site1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he would not commit to a specific development before reviewing an actual proposal, environmental analysis, traffic impacts and resident feedback.
“I would not commit to a specific development before reviewing an actual proposal, environmental analysis, traffic impacts, and feedback from nearby residents.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Paramedic fee (Measure GG)1 sourced position
Seconded the motion directing staff to start a Proposition 218 process to raise the Measure GG paramedic fee to $14 per month (approved 5-0 by roll call, July 2026).
Council voteLa Verne City Council, Action Minutes of July 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026
Housing law compliance1 sourced position
Moved the motion to introduce ordinance updates on accessory dwelling units, SB 9 two-unit developments and lot splits (approved 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteLa Verne City Council, Action Minutes of April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for La Verne City Council, District 3 in 2022 (won).
Own statementCity of La Verne, June 2022 Election Results for the City of La Verne · Jun 17, 2022
Also running for City Council District 3
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