Palm Desert
California
City of Palm Desert
About The City of Palm Desert
The City of Palm Desert was incorporated on November 26, 1973, as a general law city, governed under California's State regulations. In 1997, voters approved changing Palm Desert's designation from general law to a charter city in order to preserve the historic principles of self-governance and derive the resulting social, economic, and fiscal benefits from local control.
Those charged with governing according to the charter are the five members of Palm Desert's City Council. The Mayor is appointed from within the City Council for a one-year term. All City Council members are elected at large for four-year terms, staggered every two years. General Municipal Elections are conducted in November of even-numbered years, consolidated with the Statewide General Election. The City Council enacts City ordinances, establishes policies, represents the public, maintains intergovernmental relations, and exercises general oversight over the affairs of City government, the Redevelopment Agency, Financing Authority, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority.
Recent News
City Of Palm Desert - BrightSide Newsletter March 2023
Food & Fashion on El Paseo! The season’s most scintillating happenings – Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine – return to Palm Desert this month, bringing even more style and sophistication to the…
Read More »City of Palm Desert BrightSide Newsletter February 2023
New El Paseo Sculptures Debut Palm Desert’s Cultural Arts Committee selected 18 artworks from among scores of local, regional, and national artists to present the 2023-24 El Paseo Exhibition, an exciting collection of art pieces that give…
Read More »City Of Palm Desert - BrightSide Newsletter January 2023
Welcome to the first digital edition of the City of Palm Desert’s BrightSide newsletter! You’re receiving this because you previously requested updates from the City of Palm Desert. If that’s no longer the case, you can unsubscribe…
Read More »City of Palm Desert - Fireworks Alert Weekend Of Nov. 11-12
Multiple fireworks displays and a drone show are scheduled in Palm Desert and Indian Wells this coming weekend: Friday, November 11 -The Lakes Country Club, Palm Desert: 10-minute fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. -J.W. Marriott Desert Springs…
Read More »City of Palm Desert - Fireworks Alert - Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert High School will have a brief 10-minute fireworks display on Tuesday, May 31, that is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. Fireworks displays can disturb pets and be stressful to individuals with noise sensitivity. The City of Palm Desert…
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