Allison, Kashifalghita and Hepburn Expected to Take Office Dec. 7
Council will select a mayor and mayor pro tem at the meeting; election results remain unofficial.
By Staci Baird
Thomas Allison and incumbents Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita and Tim Hepburn are expected to be seated for four-year terms on the La Verne City Council on Dec. 7, the City announced in a Nov. 12 news release.
The City based its announcement on unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election and the remaining uncounted mail ballots reported by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
| District | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Allison | 1,747 | 69.02% |
| 1 | Steve Johnson (incumbent) | 784 | 30.98% |
| 3 | Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita (incumbent) | 1,628 | 54.25% |
| 3 | Richard Bowen | 1,373 | 45.75% |
| 4 | Tim Hepburn (incumbent, unopposed) | 2,500 | 100% |
As of 5:01 p.m. Nov. 10, 2026. Results remain unofficial pending county certification. Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk .
On Nov. 8, City Manager Ken Domer estimated preliminary turnout at 57% in District 1, 63% in District 3 and 55% in District 4. He cited registered voter totals of 4,448, 4,799 and 4,768, respectively. Those turnout estimates have not been updated and are not certified.
At the Dec. 7 meeting, the council will formally acknowledge the certified election results, followed by remarks from outgoing council member Johnson. After the elected members are seated, the council will select a mayor and mayor pro tem from among its members.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3660 D St.
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