Special district office
Desert Healthcare District Director, Zone 1
This office represents Zone 1 on the Desert Healthcare District Board of Directors while helping guide public health investments, partnerships, programs, and district policy across the Coachella Valley.
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- Government
- Desert Healthcare District
- Public body
- Board of Directors
- Electoral area
- Zone 1
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Zone 1 is highlighted within the Desert Healthcare District.
Office overview
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What this office does
Helps guide regional health investment
The director votes as one member of the seven-member Board on district policy, budgets, grants, partnerships, health-access initiatives, infrastructure, and executive oversight. The Zone 1 director represents voters within the zone while governing the district as a whole.
Desert Healthcare DistrictElection process
Zone voters elect one director
The district uses by-zone, nonpartisan elections. Candidates must be registered voters who live in Zone 1, and voters who live in the zone choose the director in the November general election.
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Who currently holds this office?
The district's official 2026 election notice identifies the Zone 1 director seat as vacant.
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Seat currently vacant
Desert Healthcare District Director, Zone 1
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Past elections
Election history
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Board proceedings
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Open official recordDistrict planning
2027–2031 strategic plan
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District zones and Hummingbird plan
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Independent coverage
New valley health strategy aims to end doctor shortages and expand local clinics
The Indio Post examines the district's proposed workforce, clinic, and access strategies through the experiences of East Valley residents.
Independent coverage
Two-month waits, too few doctors: Desert Healthcare District looks at workforce fixes
The Independent reports on Desert Hot Springs residents' accounts of provider shortages and the district's workforce-planning ideas.
Official update
District names two keynote speakers for annual health summit
The September summit will focus on healthcare access, behavioral health, workforce development, and housing.
Official update
Five Board seats will be open in November 2026
Coachella Valley voters will elect directors for Zones 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 on November 3.
Official update
District launches a new five-year strategic plan
The plan expands the district's work in healthcare workforce development, awareness and access, engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
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Current assessmentStrong coverage
The office identity, current officeholder or vacancy, exact Zone 1 boundary, connected 2026 election, official updates, public records, and source trail are included.
Assessed August 20, 2026 · Current 2026 recordsEarlier Election Pages, a complete succession history, and officeholder compensation details beyond linked district records remain incomplete.
Sources used on this page6 source organizations · 12 records
Election calendar
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Desert Healthcare District
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Official government information about the office and public bodyhttps://www.dhcd.org/About-UsBoard agendas, minutes, and meeting recordshttps://dhcd.diligent.community/2027–2031 strategic planhttps://www.dhcd.org/strategic-planDistrict zones and Hummingbird planhttps://www.dhcd.org/ZoningOfficial update: District names two keynote speakers for annual health summithttps://www.dhcd.org/Desert-Healthcare-District-names-2-keynote-speakers-for-annual-Coachella-Valley-health-summitOfficial update: Five Board seats will be open in November 2026https://www.dhcd.org/Five-Desert-Healthcare-District-Board-Seats-Will-Be-Open-for-Election-in-November-2026Official update: District launches a new five-year strategic planhttps://www.dhcd.org/Desert-Healthcare-District-Foundation-will-launch-new-5-year-strategic-plan-on-July-1
The Indio Post
Coachella Valley Independent
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Desert Healthcare District Hummingbird plan
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2026 district election notice
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