City elected office
Indian Wells Mayor
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- Government
- City of Indian Wells
- Public body
- Indian Wells City Council
- Electoral area
- City of Indian Wells
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Office overview
The office at a glance
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What this office does
Presides over City Council meetings and represents the city
The Mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city in civic and intergovernmental settings, and exercises the powers assigned by local law. Policy authority remains with the City Council as a body.
City of Indian Wells mayor and councilElection process
Selected by the City Council
The City Council selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor; voters do not cast a separate mayoral ballot.
Open the 2026 Election PageCity of Indian Wells context2020–2024 Census estimates; 2025 population where noted
These citywide figures describe the community served by the municipal government. They do not measure the office or officeholder's performance.
People and households
- Population
- 4,871Latest reviewed Census estimate
- Households
- 2,4682020–2024 estimate
- Median household income
- $162,9902024 inflation-adjusted dollars
Race and ethnicity
- Hispanic or Latino
- 5.0%May be of any race
- White alone, not Hispanic
- 88.4%2020–2024
- Asian alone
- 1.7%2020–2024
- Black alone
- 3.2%2020–2024
Current officeholder
Who currently holds this office?
The official city roster identifies Dr. Toper Taylor as the current Mayor of Indian Wells.
Current officeholder
Dr. Toper Taylor
Indian Wells Mayor
- Status
- Current officeholder
- First elected to council
- Verification pending
- Current service
- 2026 mayoral leadership term
Operational structure: This mayor is selected from among the elected City Council members. The mayor retains the electoral area and term of the underlying council seat.
Selection and elections
How this city chooses its mayor
The mayor is selected from among the elected City Council members rather than through a separate mayoral election.
Council-selected mayorAnnual selection
Indian Wells Mayor
There is no separate mayoral contest. Follow the City Council Office Pages for the voter-facing elections that determine who may be selected.
Public records
Records connected to this office
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Council proceedings
Indian Wells City Council meetings and records
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Indian Wells municipal election information
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Jurisdiction context
WTA Finals will move to Indian Wells in November
The season-ending women's tennis championship will be played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Jurisdiction context
New PSP flight paths spark noise and safety concerns
Residents and city leaders reported a sharp rise in aircraft-noise complaints after arrival routes shifted over Indian Wells.
City government update
Indian Wells publishes its 2026 strategic-planning priorities
The city summarized its latest strategic-planning session and the priorities identified for the coming year.
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Assessed August 18, 2026 · Current 2026 recordsComplete succession history, compensation, vacancy rules, all first-election dates, official portraits, and final live-link review remain incomplete unless specifically listed.
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Election calendar
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Official city council source
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U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFacts and 2024 American Community Survey
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City of Indian Wells
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Portrait source page for Dr. Toper Taylorhttps://www.cityofindianwells.org/city-hall/city-council/city-council-members/council-member-dr-toper-taylorPortrait image for Dr. Toper Taylorhttps://www.cityofindianwells.org/home/showpublishedimage/3249/639004561632800000City government update: Indian Wells publishes its 2026 strategic-planning prioritieshttps://www.cityofindianwells.org/Home/Components/News/News/243/15
KESQ News Channel 3
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Jurisdiction context: WTA Finals will move to Indian Wells in Novemberhttps://kesq.com/sports/local-sports-headlines/2026/07/01/2026-wta-finals-moving-to-indian-wells-in-november/Jurisdiction context: New PSP flight paths spark noise and safety concernshttps://kesq.com/news/2026/05/07/new-psp-flight-paths-spark-noise-and-safety-concerns/
Riverside County map data
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