Temecula City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Yuan Hawkes
Candidate for City Council District 5
Yuan Hawkes is running for Temecula City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Zak Schwank, Laurel LaMont and Russell Shirley.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayYuan Hawkes is a former research scientist with a PhD in molecular genetics. She served on Temecula's Community Services Commission from 2022 to 2025 and on the Springs Charter School board from 2019 to 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Community Volunteer / Educator
- Campaign website
- www.dryuan4temecula.com
Where Yuan Hawkes stands: positions on the record
Housing and growth1 sourced position
Says she will advocate for local control and push back on overbuilding.
“advocate for local control and push back on overbuilding”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters
Traffic1 sourced position
Proposes better signal timing, added turn lanes and roundabouts at problem intersections to reduce traffic.
“Reduce traffic by improving signal coordination, adding turn lanes where needed, and improving problem intersections with solutions such as roundabouts.”
Own statementYuan Hawkes campaign site
Local business1 sourced position
Proposes cutting red tape so businesses can open, hire and grow.
“Create local jobs by cutting red tape so businesses can open, hire, and grow.”
Own statementYuan Hawkes campaign site
Also running for City Council District 5
- Laurel LaMont
- Zak Schwank (incumbent)
- Russell Shirley
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