Re-elect Gary Gardner
for Desert Hot Springs
City Council District 1

  • Working to keep our city safe
  • Working to keep our city business friendly
  • Working to keep our city fiscally responsible.
Donate Who is Gary? The Issues

I'm Gary Gardner, city councilman here in Desert Hot Springs.

I'm running for reelection again this year. My reasons for running eight years ago are the same today - to help Desert Hot Springs realize its remarkable potential.

Gardner for DHS

Desert Hot Springs is a special place. There is no city quite like it. I have been honored to serve you on the City Council representing District 1 – the area of the city south of Pierson Boulevard, and west of Palm Drive. My primary goal has always been to make Desert Hot Springs the best city to live in here in the desert, and to improve the lives of all of our residents across the city. I’ve worked tirelessly towards those goals, and we’ve made tremendous progress.

Desert Hot Springs is a vibrant and growing community. We attract residents and visitors from all over who come to enjoy our unique city -- our world-renowned hot mineral waters and spas, our access to outdoor recreation, our lower cost housing, and now the city in the desert with the lowest crime rate.

Of course there’s still much more to be done. We are always striving to make the city better. With your help, I’ll keep working towards that goal. I hope to once again earn your vote in 2026.

Before and after video of Gary Gardner at the Fire Station 98 site, beginning with the 2022 campaign sign on the future station lot and transitioning to the completed fire station.

Endorsements

Trusted voices across the Coachella Valley support Gary Gardner.

Local leaders, public officials, community advocates, residents, and organizations are backing Gary’s campaign to keep Desert Hot Springs safe, business friendly, fiscally responsible, and moving forward.

Endorsed by

Scott Matas

Desert Hot Springs Mayor

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28 endorsements and growing

Support from across the valley.

Gary’s endorsement coalition includes Desert Hot Springs leaders and commissioners, regional elected officials, water and education leaders, local business and nonprofit voices, and the Desert Stonewall Democratic Club.

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