Colby Michael Gregory
Letter Of Intent
31305 San Ardo Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
December 21, 2025 T o the Honorable Mayor Gregory and members of the Cathedral City council.
My name is Colby Michael Gregory, and I respectfully submit my interest in being appointed to serve as the City Council representative for District 3.
I am a lifelong resident of Cathedral City. I was raised here, educated here, and today my wife and I are raising our three children here. My parents still call this city home. Cathedral City is not simply where I reside—it is the community that shaped my values, my work ethic, and my commitment to service, and it is where I intend to continue building my family’s future.
At 35 years old, I am not a career politician. However, what I may lack in political tenure, I make up for in lived experience, humility, and a sincere willingness to listen, learn, and collaborate. I come from—and continue to live in—a working-class neighborhood, and my experiences closely reflect those of many families in District 3. I understand the everyday concerns residents have about neighborhood safety, public spaces, infrastructure, and overall quality of life because they are the same concerns my family and neighbors share.
One of the qualities that has long set Cathedral City apart is our commitment to maintaining our own police and fire departments. These dedicated professionals know our neighborhoods, serve with care, and embody the community-centered values of our city. Supporting public safety while fostering trust and cooperation between residents and first responders is essential to maintaining a safe, healthy, and connected community.
That sense of safety and belonging must extend to every resident. Cathedral City has long been a place where people of diverse backgrounds, identities, and families feel welcome, a sanctuary. I am proud to live in a city that values inclusion, respects the LGBTQ+ community, and understands that when residents feel safe being themselves, our neighborhoods grow stronger and more united.
Professionally, I am the owner of Gregory Electric, a Cathedral City–based electrical contracting business. As a small business owner, I have gained firsthand experience managing budgets, evaluating bids, interpreting plans, and solving problems efficiently and responsibly. These practical skills translate directly to city governance, particularly when it comes to infrastructure maintenance, project evaluation, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Education is deeply important to me, especially in preparing young people for real, attainable careers. As a graduate of Cathedral City schools and a trades professional, I believe we must expand exposure to skilled trades and technical career pathways alongside traditional college options. City-supported partnerships, internships, and after-school programs can provide our youth with dignity, purpose, and economic stability while helping meet the workforce needs of our region.
Addressing homelessness and affordable housing is also a priority for me. Preserving and improving quality of life for all residents—including our most vulnerable populations—must remain central to our work.
Continuing progress toward meeting our RHNA affordable housing goals is critical to the long-term stability and equity of our community.
I also strongly support maintaining and expanding green spaces. In a desert city, shade, trees, and well- maintained public spaces are not luxuries—they are essential to public health, safety, and community connection. I am encouraged by the progress made through our agreement with the DRD and look forward to seeing those efforts continue.
Finally, I believe the arts play a vital role in shaping our city’s identity and legacy. Investing in local arts and cultural expression strengthens community pride, supports small businesses, and helps tell the story of who we are as Cathedral City.
If appointed, I would strive to serve as a thoughtful, steady, and collaborative councilmember—one who respects the work already underway, honors the legacy of those who served before, and brings a grounded, working-class perspective to the decisions ahead.
It would be an honor to serve District 3 and to help carry forward the spirit of Cathedral City—the City Built on Grit and Grace.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Colby Michael Gregory