Aug 20, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardPalm Springs City Council Special Meeting
The council convened to consider a resolution regarding the appointment of a candidate for the District 2 City Council seat, which would involve cancelling the upcoming general municipal election for that district. The discussion centered on the financial considerations of holding an election versus the cost savings of an appointment, as well as significant debate regarding democratic principles, the importance of the ballot box, and the availability of the write-in candidacy process for residents.