CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 27, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: City Clerk
SUMMARY:
The City Council is being requested to call the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect Members to the City Council for Districts 1, 2, and 3, each for a full term of four years. Adoption of these resolutions will request consolidation of the election with the County as well as set regulations for Candidates Statements.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND CITY CHARTER.”
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.”
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026.”
City Council Staff Report
May 27, 2026 -- Page 2
Resolutions Calling the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 2.02.010, the City shall hold its General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, to elect Members of the City Council for Districts 1, 2, and 3, each for a full term of four years.
Three resolutions are necessary to facilitate the City’s November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:
1.Calling the Election. This Resolution calls and gives notice of the election; directs the City Clerk to give further notice as provided for in the California Elections Code and provides for the City Clerk or the Registrar of Voters to conduct and complete the canvass.
2.Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election. This resolution requests that the County Board of Supervisors permit the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election also being held on the same date. This is required under the California Elections Code when the Municipal Election is held on a Statewide Election date. For practical purposes, this permits the Registrar of Voters to prepare and furnish any and all supplies and to conduct the Municipal Election on the City’s behalf. To foster efficiency, all applicable Federal, State, County, City and other local candidates and issues are “consolidated” into one ballot that the voter receives, and the County Registrar of Voters will tally the final results and report them to the City Clerk. Despite the County processing the election logistics, all candidate filings, including nomination documents, Candidate Statements, Statements of Economic Interests, and Campaign Disclosure Statements, will be filed and processed through the City Clerk’s Office.
3.Candidate Statement. This resolution adopts rules and regulations for the submission of candidate statements as required by Section 13307 of the California Elections Code, Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 2.02.035, and the required payment for translation and printing of said statements.
Pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 2.02.020, the official period for a candidate to pull and file nomination papers is July 13, 2026, to August 7, 2026, and each candidate shall be proposed by not less than 80 nor more than 120 voters of their District.
Additionally, if an incumbent eligible to run does not file by the end of the nomination period, an extended nomination period will apply, pursuant to the Elections Code Section 10225, and candidates other than the person who was the incumbent may file nomination papers for that office until August 12, 2026.
City Council Staff Report
May 27, 2026 -- Page 3
Resolutions Calling the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the election will be influenced by the number of candidates filing for elected office. The Registrar of Voters provided a base cost of $3.50 per voter for the district elections. There are sufficient funds in the City Clerk’s budget to cover the cost of the district elections.
Below is an itemization of the election costs provided by the Registrar of Voters.
District 1 $19,000
District 2 $22,000
District 3 $20,000
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Brenda Pree
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Calling the Election
B. Resolution Requesting Consolidation
C. Resolution on Candidate Statements