Temecula City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matt Rahn
Councilmember, District 1; appointed unopposed to a new term from Jan. 1, 2027 to Dec. 31, 2030City of Temecula City Clerk
Matt Rahn (Councilmember, District 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Temecula City Council after the election.
Matt Rahn represents District 1 and is Temecula's 2026 mayor pro tem. He was mayor in 2018 and 2022.
District 5 is the only Temecula council contest on the ballot; Matt Rahn and Brenden Kalfus were unopposed and appointed in August 2026. City of Temecula City Clerk
Where Matt Rahn stands: positions on the record
Power line1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution opposing SDG&E's Golden Pacific Powerlink as proposed through Temecula (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
Road diets3 sourced positions
Voted yes on the staff plan for Pauba Road, including restriping it; the motion failed 2-3 (March 2026).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
Voted yes on directing staff to study other striping layouts for Pauba Road (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
Voted no on striping alternative 3 for Pauba Road (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the city's FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
Housing and growth1 sourced position
Voted no on an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit rules to match state law (passed 3-2, May 2025).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, May 27, 2025 · May 27, 2025
Meeting times1 sourced position
Voted yes on moving City Council meetings to begin at 3 p.m. (passed 4-1, May 2025).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, May 27, 2025 · May 27, 2025
City spending1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $25,000 city contribution to a Mt. San Jacinto College tribute campaign (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteTemecula City Council action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
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