TEMECULA, CA — In celebration of Temecula’s 32nd year of cityhood on Dec. 1, the city announced a new exhibit titled “City Founders: The Path to Incorporation,” that’s now available for viewing online at TemeculaCA.gov/CityFounders.
For history buffs who want to geek out on Temecula, the exhibit contains a trove of information, including primary documents, biographies, videos, and historical accounts of the road to the Dec. 1, 1989 cityhood. The exhibit lets viewers learn about Temecula’s first City Council members, the City Committee, the city’s naming process, elections, city logo/seal creation, and more.
“It has been 32 years since the City of Temecula was incorporated and we owe a debt of gratitude to the courageous and dedicated group of leaders who had the vision and passion to create this unique city that we are fortunate to call home,” said current Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards. “The City of Temecula is proud to honor our City Founders as they share their first-hand, factual, sometimes frustrating, and often funny stories about Temecula’s birth and formative years from 1989 through today with visions for tomorrow.”
Temecula’s mayor also debuted a new “Temecula Alumni” video series at the Nov. 23 City Council meeting. The series will feature Temecula Council members checking in on former city officials and retired staff, revealing life after serving Temecula.
Temecula Alumni videos will also be available on the City Founders Digital Exhibit at TemeculaCA.gov/TemeculaAlumni. As of Wednesday, former City Council member Jeff Comerchero is featured. He was first elected to the council in 1997 and he retired at the end of 2018.
The “City Founders” exhibit and the “Temecula Alumni” video series serve as historical accounts for future Temecula residents.
For more information on Temecula’s history, visit TemeculaValleyMuseum.org and to
view the city of Temecula’s website, visit TemeculaCA.gov.
