April 13, 2026
City of Cathedral City Staff,
I’d like to apply for an open seat on the Planning Commission.
I have previously served on the Planning Commission for ten years. I had to step down prior to completing my last term, when I was appointed to the newly formed, Historic Preservation Committee.
I still serve on the Historic Preservation Committee, and have served since the committee opened it’s first meeting in January of 2020, at which time I was the very first Committee Chair. I was also on the HPC Task Force prior to that when the committee was first being formed. I was tasked with drafting the City’s first HPC Municipal Ordinance.
I’m also currently serving on the Architectural Review Committee, and have served since 2007 when I first appointed to the committee.
I’m also currently serving as the Committee Chair on the City Development Code Update Steering Committee.
In addition, I’ve been a resident of Cathedral City since 1985, and I’m an Architect, licensed in the State of California since 2006. Architect License No. C30894.
Having served our City for nearly twenty years, I have a hands-on connection with much of our City’s history, progress, and connections with the people involved. I’ve seen what’s worked, and what’s failed, which gives me greater insight into making better decisions moving forward. My professional career in Cathedral City goes back to when City Hall was located on Perez Road.
Having said all that, I believe myself to be the most qualified candidate in this city, for this position. I sincerely thank you for your consideration.
Thank You,
John Anthony Rivera, Architect