
Transition to District Elections
- City Clerk
- District Elections
Overview
The Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code provides that members of the City Council are currently elected by at-large elections, as each member is elected by the registered voters of the entire city.
On November 1, 2021, the City received a letter asserting that the City's at-large election system may violate the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and threatening litigation if the City does not voluntarily transition to a district-based election system for electing its City Council.
On December 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-071 declaring its intent to transition from at-large to by-district elections.
The City will be holding public hearings and public workshops to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. Those public workshops and public input hearings are outlined below.
Provide Input
Attend a Public Workshop:
The City will host public workshops on the following dates/times. You can attend in-person at City Hall located at 11999 Palm Drive or virtually via the Zoom platform.
- Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
- Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 12:00 P.M.
- Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
- (Join via Zoom | Meeting ID: 864 292 8034 | Passcode: 711832)
Attend a Public Hearing:
The following hearings will be held as a part of regular City Council meetings.
- Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
- Hearing Notice: English | Spanish Agenda and Video
- Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
- Hearing Notice: English | Spanish Agenda and Video
- Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
- Hearing Notice: English | Spanish Agenda and Video
- Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
- Hearing Notice: English | Spanish Agenda and Video
Submit a Public Comment Form or Send an Email:
- Public Comment Form: English | Spanish
- Email: cityclerk@cityofdhs.org