The City of Murrieta is pleased to announce that Council Member Jon Levell, representing District 1, has been selected to serve as mayor for 2026. He previously served as mayor pro tem for 2025 and joined the Murrieta City Council in 2022, demonstrating his dedication and leadership on the Council.
A resident of Murrieta for nearly 20 years, Jon Levell has been closely involved in the city’s growth and development. He values Murrieta’s small-town charm while embracing its progress in development and infrastructure. As mayor, he looks forward to contributing to the continued prosperity of the city’s residents and businesses.
Levell commented, “Thank you for the incredible honor and trust you’ve placed in me as your new mayor. I am humbled to serve Murrieta; a city built on the hard work and collective vision of its residents.”
Priorities for Mayor Levell include supporting public safety initiatives, promoting responsible growth and development, expanding access to healthcare services and advocating for the overall wellness of the community, including physical, mental and spiritual health. He added, “We’ll focus on strengthening our local economy by supporting small businesses and attracting innovation.”
Jon has a history of service to the Murrieta community, including four years on the Murrieta Planning Commission, where he served as Chairman, and time on the Board of Directors for the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. He has also been involved with various community groups focused on wellness, veteran support and public service.
Throughout his career, Jon has served on a variety of local groups and committees, including serving as an alternate on the Animal Control JPIA and representing the City on SCAG, participating in the Homeless Ad-hoc Committee, serving on the Murrieta Planning Commission (where he served as Chairman from 2021–2022), and serving on the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Mayor Levell is an advocate for community wellness and nonprofit support, including his involvement with MilVet. He and his wife have been married for 15 years, are raising two daughters, and are co-owners of the longest-running CrossFit gym in Southwest Riverside County. He also serves as director of business development for Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta and enjoys motorcycles, fitness, reading and outdoor adventure.
Mayor Levell’s position as Mayor will officially begin immediately following the selection. The Murrieta City Council also selected Council Member Ron Holliday, representing District 2, as mayor pro tem for 2026, who shall assume mayoral roles and responsibilities in the event of Mayor Levell’s absence.
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Murrieta’s more than 121,000 residents live in one of the safest cities in the U.S., with top-ranked schools, 53 parks and a dynamic business environment. Central to all of Southern California, Murrieta is truly connected by community. With a median age of 37 and an average household income of $139,772, Murrieta boasts a well-educated population and a strong labor force. Ranked as one of the fiscally healthiest full-service cities in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, Murrieta’s future is undoubtedly bright.