Rancho Cucamonga Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Lynne B. Kennedy
Candidate for Mayor
Lynne B. Kennedy is running for mayor of Rancho Cucamonga in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Marjorie Hamada, Oliver King, Michael R. Perez and Jaskirat Sondh.
Mail ballots go out; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor Pro Tem and District 4 City Council member who has served on the council since 2014. She spent 40 years in public education, including as a school superintendent, and was President of the League of California Cities in 2024–25.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor Pro Tem
- Endorsed by
- Sheriff's Employee's Benefit Association (SEBA); Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Association (RCFA-L2274); Mayor L. Dennis Michael; Councilmembers Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott and Ashley Stickler; Supervisors Jesse Armendarez, Dawn Rowe and Joe Baca, Jr.; Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren; District Attorney Jason Anderson; and other school and water board members (as listed on her website). Lynne Kennedy for Mayor
- Campaign website
- www.lynne4rancho.com
Lynne B. Kennedy holds the District 4 council seat, with a term that expires in 2028. City of Rancho Cucamonga
Where Lynne B. Kennedy stands: positions on the record
Priorities1 sourced position
Says as mayor she will put public safety first and encourage responsible growth.
“As Mayor, I will continue putting public safety first, protecting our neighborhoods, encouraging responsible growth, strengthening our local economy, and safeguarding the fiscal discipline that keeps our city strong.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements)
Taxes1 sourced position
Says she will protect taxpayer dollars without unnecessary tax burdens.
“Protecting taxpayer dollars and maintaining strong financial stewardship without unnecessary tax burdens.”
Own statementLynne Kennedy for Mayor
Etiwanda Heights1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 1055, the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan amendment (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteRancho Cucamonga City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026
Warehouses2 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing a development agreement with CP Logistics Vineyard LLC for three warehouse buildings on about 46 acres near 9th Street and Vineyard Avenue (passed 5-0, December 2025).
Council voteRancho Cucamonga City Council minutes, Dec. 17, 2025 · Dec 17, 2025
Voted yes on approving an 86,194-square-foot industrial warehouse building at 13045 Whittram Avenue (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteRancho Cucamonga City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the city's Homelessness Response Strategy (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteRancho Cucamonga City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
Ran for office1 sourced position
Ran for Rancho Cucamonga City Council, District 4 in 2024 (won).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Results, Nov. 5, 2024 General Election · Dec 3, 2024
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