ENDORSE US! Fuel THE CAMPAIGN
Stand with your neighbors to ensure everyone's voice is heard Palm Springs. Your endorsement fuels our momentum.
The message is loud and clear: Let Us Vote!
KEY ENDORSEMENTS
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"There are many reasons that I support moving to a directly elected Mayor in Palm Springs; but foremost among them is the importance of a clear, consistent and powerful voice standing up for the people and values of Palm Springs."
LISA MIDDLETON
FORMER PALM SPRINGS MAYOR
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"Palm Springs is a world-class city facing 21st-century challenges—housing affordability, tourism management, and climate resilience. To meet these demands, we must move beyond a "rotational" figurehead system and adopt a governance model built for strategic leadership and citywide accountability.
The time has come to institute a directly elected, four-year Mayor for Palm Springs."
RON deHARTE
FORMER PALM SPRINGS MAYOR & DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER
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"Our city has grown significantly since I moved here in October 2018. I believe having a dedicated mayor representing the entire city, directly elected by its citizens, will elevate our city and result in greater collaboration and attention from our federal and state partners to the benefit of all residents.
A directly elected mayor provides enhanced accountability throughout our city government, which is vital as our city grows, by adding a city-wide perspective to Council discussions."
DAVID VIGNOLO
DISTRICT 5 PALM SPRINGS RESIDENT
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"This proposal will allow for the direct election of a mayor. As our city council has periodic turnover; this position will allow for the necessary continuity and institutional knowledge for better governance.
Each district has a voice in the selection of their representative council member, yet no say in who should serve as mayor. While I fully support district elections; It is time for voters to have a direct voice in the selection of our mayor."
CHRISTOPHER BRODWELL
Former Board President- Canyon Estates Homeowners Association
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"I wholeheartedly endorse the idea of a mayor, with a longer term, and the ability to represent our city at the state and federal levels of government. A strong leader, with experience, who will be in the position for a long enough term to implement and and see a plan through will benefit us. The current one-year rotating term offers a chance for good people, each district council member, to have the opportunity to experience acting as mayor, but not enough time to actually gain enough experience to be effective. in the position. I think the citizens of Palm Springs would appreciate the chance to vote for their mayor in addition to choosing a city council member to represent them."
DEBRA HOVEL
DISTRICT 5 RESIDENT & BUSINESS OWNER
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