COUNCIL MEMBER Linda Krupa (District 5)

Personal Bio:

Linda has lived in Hemet since 1976. She worked in the private finance sector and was also a business owner. Always involved in building partnerships, she believes in giving back to the community. Linda was re-elected to the Hemet City Council in November 2014 and appointed Mayor in December 2014 and December 2016. She served as the Mayor Pro-Tem after being selected in December 2019.

Council Member Krupa is dedicated to improving public safety and creating a safe and clean environment in this beautiful valley. She wants to help create jobs and increase shopping opportunities for valley residents. Linda started conducting town hall meetings in 2011 to enable residents to discuss concerns with at least two Council Members and City Department heads. She continues to champion the voice of our community in her participation at City Council Meetings, and through her participation on several community and governmental organizations.

Partial List of Committee assignments and Liaison Assignments (Past/Present):

• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Past Chair of the Board
• Continuum of Care voting member
• Resiliency in the Valley RUHS
• Hemet ROCS Citizens Advisory Committee Liaison (CAC)
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
• Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
• Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA)
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
• Hemet Redevelopment Agency - Past-Chair
• Hemet Housing Authority - Past-Chair
• League of California Cities
• Indian Gaming Distribution Fund
• Special Events Ad-Hoc Committee
• Library Board of Trustees Liaison
• Traffic Commission Liaison
• Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Liaison

Partial List of Community involvement (Past/Present):

• City Councilwoman, City of Hemet, 2010 – Present
• Hemet Sunset Rotary (President-Nominee Vocational Service Chair)
• Hemet Library Foundation (Past President)
• Save Our Station (SOS)
• Soroptimist International of Hemacinto (Past President)
• Trinity Lutheran Church (Past Board Member & Worship Chair)
• Hemet Heritage Foundation (Past Vice-President)