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Palm Desert City Council District 1
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- Government
- City of Palm Desert
- Public body
- Palm Desert City Council
- Electoral area
- Palm Desert City Council District 1
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Office overview
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What this office does
Represents District 1 in Palm Desert city government
The office votes on local ordinances, budgets, land use, public services, appointments, and other matters before the City Council while representing residents of the district.
City of Palm Desert City CouncilElection process
One councilmember is elected from this district
Only voters residing in District 1 elect this nonpartisan City Council member.
Open the 2028 Election PageCity of Palm Desert context2020–2024 Census estimates; 2025 population where noted
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People and households
- Population
- 51,990Latest reviewed Census estimate
- Households
- 24,6902020–2024 estimate
- Median household income
- $77,5132024 inflation-adjusted dollars
Race and ethnicity
- Hispanic or Latino
- 26.7%May be of any race
- White alone, not Hispanic
- 66.2%2020–2024
- Asian alone
- 4.7%2020–2024
- Black alone
- 1.7%2020–2024
Current officeholder
Who currently holds this office?
The official city roster identifies Karina Moreno as the current District 1 councilmember.
Current officeholder
Karina Moreno
Palm Desert City Council District 1
- Status
- Current officeholder
- First elected
- Verification pending
- Current service
- Current four-year council term
Electoral area
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Past elections
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Jurisdiction context
Palm Desert clears way for restaurants to keep outdoor dining decks
Two El Paseo-area restaurants may continue using outdoor dining decks while the city develops a permanent program.
Jurisdiction context
Palm Desert adopts a $112 million budget
The City Council adopted its budget after discussing police spending and public transparency.
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Palm Desert approves funding agreement for Cook Street substation
The City Council approved an agreement addressing funding and capacity for the Cook Street electrical substation.
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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 Palm Desert
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Riverside County Registrar of Voters
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