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Edward BoumendilCity Council · District 1
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Safer Streets and CrosswalksCampaign pedestrian-safety planTedesco Park Restroom CostCampaign position on fiscal responsibilityFlock Cameras and PrivacyCampaign position on privacyRepeal the Rent OrdinanceCampaign policy statementCannabis Tax and AffordabilityCampaign position on cannabis taxData Centers Are Not Right for Desert Hot SpringsCampaign position on data centersVarner Road Traffic and Safety PlanCampaign infrastructure updateMove the Animal ShelterCampaign animal shelter positionPolice and Public SafetyCampaign position on public safetyView all updates
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Joel L. KinnamonSuperintendent/President, Emeritus at College of the Desert, Desert Community College DistrictJoshua HandrichDesert Hot Springs residentMary Jane SanchezCollege of the Desert (C.O.D.) TrusteeMichael BickfordOwner of Miracle Springs Resort & SpaRussell BettsFormer Desert Hot Springs councilmemberDan GibbonsRealtor at First Western PropertiesGeorge SaundersDesert Hot Springs resident and elementary school teacherView all endorsements
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Joel L. KinnamonSuperintendent/President, Emeritus at College of the Desert, Desert Community College DistrictJoshua HandrichDesert Hot Springs residentMary Jane SanchezCollege of the Desert (C.O.D.) TrusteeMichael BickfordOwner of Miracle Springs Resort & SpaRussell BettsFormer Desert Hot Springs councilmemberDan GibbonsRealtor at First Western PropertiesGeorge SaundersDesert Hot Springs resident and elementary school teacherView all endorsements
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Showing up. Pitching in. Staying connected.

Community cleanups, conversations, local visits, and the ideas behind this campaign. Get to know Edward Boumendil through the moments that matter.

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Our communityDesert Hot Springs
Volunteers collecting litter in the desert during a community cleanup.
Together for our desertCommunity cleanup

People. Places. Purpose.

One community. So many moments.

Real community moments and campaign ideas, clearly labeled. Campaign artwork and conceptual images do not document real events.

15 moments to explore

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A message from Edward

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Working together for our desert

Volunteers collecting litter in the desert during a community cleanup.

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Community care in action

A closer look at volunteers picking up litter among the desert brush.

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Neighbors coming together

Volunteers gather under a shade canopy at the cleanup event.

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At the Police Annex opening

Edward Boumendil inside the new Desert Hot Springs Police Annex conference room.

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Connecting with the local business community

Community members at a Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network event.

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Repeal the rental ordinance

Campaign artwork calling for repeal of the rental inspection ordinance.

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Residents come first

Campaign artwork opposing data centers in Desert Hot Springs.

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Looking closely at our streets

A street photograph of a pole-mounted camera and solar panel. Read the linked article for the campaign’s position.

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Our parks deserve attention

A photograph of damaged shade canopies at a Desert Hot Springs park.

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Fix the Varner Road bottleneck

Campaign visual accompanying Edward’s Varner Road traffic proposal.

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A better future for animal care

Campaign visual accompanying Edward’s animal shelter proposal.

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Safer streets for our neighbors

Supplied West Drive artwork showing a school bus, traffic, a sidewalk, a bike-route sign, and mountains.

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The American flag

The flag of the United States, with 50 stars and 13 stripes.

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The Progress Pride flag

The Progress Pride flag representing LGBTQ+ people, including trans and gender diverse communities.

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Edward for Desert Hot Springs

For Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.

Listen carefully. Explain clearly. Follow through.

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What’s NewSafer Streets and CrosswalksTedesco Park Restroom CostFlock Cameras and PrivacyRepeal the Rent OrdinanceCannabis Tax and AffordabilityData Centers Are Not Right for Desert Hot SpringsVarner Road Traffic and Safety PlanMove the Animal ShelterPolice and Public SafetyEndorsementsJoel L. Kinnamon - Superintendent/President, Emeritus at College of the Desert, Desert Community College DistrictJoshua Handrich - Desert Hot Springs residentMary Jane Sanchez - College of the Desert (C.O.D.) TrusteeMichael Bickford - Owner of Miracle Springs Resort & SpaRussell Betts - Former Desert Hot Springs councilmemberDan Gibbons - Realtor at First Western PropertiesGeorge Saunders - Desert Hot Springs resident and elementary school teacher

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